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To trouble Prussia, Franz just did it. The Austrian government will not invest too much in this. The most important thing now is to develop the country.

At the same time that the Pudan War broke out again, the Russian-Austrian negotiations came to an end. After nearly half a year of hard work, the two countries finally reached agreement on their respective interests.

On March 21, 1849, Austrian Ambassador to Russia Weisenberg and Russian Foreign Minister Karl-Osserrod signed the "Russia-Austria Trade Agreement" in St. Petersburg.

Treaty content:

1. The two countries are treated as the most favored nation each other, and the tariffs for commercial transactions must not exceed that of the third country;

2. The two countries form a strategic trading partnership and follow the principles of free trade; (the war between one party and a third country, the trade between the two parties will proceed as usual)

3 ....

These very sloppy commercial and trade agreements are obviously not the result of the efforts of the two governments for half a year. What is really worthy of the attention of both sides is the signed secret treaties, including the "Russian-Austrian Military Alliance" and "Russian-Australian Forces Division".

"Russian-Austrian Military Alliance" content:

1. Since the signing of the treaty, the two countries formally concluded a military alliance;

2. If a party is invaded by foreign military, it is regarded as declaring war against the two countries;

3. When declaring war against a third country in a certain direction, you can ask the other party for assistance, including material assistance and military assistance;

4 ....

There is no doubt that the "Russian-Austrian Military Alliance" is a continuation of the "Berlin Convention", and even further, but the State party has no Prussia.

Because of the Pudan War, Nicholas I did not have a cold for the Kingdom of Prussia. The outbreak of this war also marked the end of the era of the "three courts in the north".

Compared with the military alliance, the "Russia-Austria Division" is the cornerstone of the alliance between the two countries. The two countries each take what they need and get everything they need.

The treaty provides:

1. Austria recognizes that the Russian Empire has full sovereignty over the Black Sea Strait, Dardanelles Strait and coastal land; (including Constantinople, Asia Minor, and parts of the Balkan Peninsula)

2. Austria recognizes the rights and interests of the Russian Empire in the Far East;

3. The Austrian government recognizes the interests of the Russian Empire in Central Asia;

4. The Austrian government recognizes the rights of the Russian Empire in Persia;

5. The two countries share the interests of the Balkan Peninsula and the Mediterranean Sea;

6. The Russian Empire recognizes Austria's sovereignty over the Southern German region;

7. The Russian Empire recognizes Austria ’s interests in the Danube Basin;

8. The Russian Empire recognizes Austria's interests in Italy;

9. The Russian Empire recognizes the benefits gained by the overseas colonies developed by Austria;

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The two sides agreed very clearly that you support my acquisition of the Black Sea coast area, and I support your annexation of the state of Southern Germany, and everyone will come together to divide the hegemony of the Balkans and the Mediterranean.

In addition to these core interests, as long as the interests of both parties do not conflict, they will support each other.

Russia and Austria have reached an agreement on their respective expansions, which also means that the British-led Straits Convention has been abolished, without the support of Austria. Britain and France want to suppress Russian ambitions in the Near East. .

According to the agreement between the two sides, Austria will acquire the southern German region, Bosnia-Herzegovina region, most of Serbia and most of Romania, Bulgaria and some parts of the Ministry.

In terms of territorial area, it is less than one-half of the Russians; from the perspective of economic development, the two sides are incomparable.

At this time, the Black Sea coast developed areas, and the essence of the Ottoman Empire is here, and Austria has no time to develop other regions except for Southern Germany.

Looking at the revenue comparison between the two sides, Franz also understood why the history of Russia and Austria would turn over, the Russians took too much, and the Austrian government was jealous.

More importantly, once the Russian ambitions were achieved, the Austrian Empire could no longer sleep well.

Originally, Franz thought that the interests of the Black Sea Strait could satisfy the Russian appetite, and at most half the Balkan Peninsula, it turned out that he was wrong, the Russians also circled the Asia Minor Peninsula.

Since the Teddy Bear's appetite is so good, he certainly doesn't mind pushing it. Austria recognizes that Russia has won the Asia Minor Peninsula and the Russians have made concessions in the Balkan Peninsula.

Franz doesn't care about the Balkan sphere of influence agreed by both parties. It's good to get it, but it doesn't matter if you can't, as long as you occupy Belgrade.

The Austrian Empire has not yet had such a good appetite, and it has been sustained in one bite. If the population of the Balkan Peninsula was not large in this era, he would not dare to touch it.

However, if you do a full set of dramas, if Austria's appetite is too small, it is estimated that the Russians will doubt whether there is a conspiracy behind this.

Franz boldly speculated that this great victory was being celebrated in the court of St. Petersburg.

Historically, the Russians dismantled the Straits Convention, but they sent troops to help Austria suppress the Hungarian rebellion.

In this time and space, there was no chaos in the Austrian government, and he managed the rebellion himself. Naturally, there is no need to help, and the remuneration is impossible to talk about.

If there is a "Straits Convention", the Crimean War will not be able to fight, and the Russians cannot single out the three countries of Britain, France and Austria.

This is also the reason why Austria was not a human being after the betrayal of Russians in history.From the perspective of Britain and France, if it were not for Austria's initial laissez-faire to the Russians, this war could not be fought at all.

"Your Majesty, this treaty is too bad for us. Once it becomes a reality, no one can control the Russians!" Prime Minister Felix frowned.

The annexation of the national policy of Southern Germany was dominated by his prime minister, but after seeing the price of compromise with the Russians, he regretted it.

"If the Russians don't grow bigger, do we have the opportunity to annex the Süddeutschland? Who in the European countries wants to see Austria continue to grow?" Franz asked back.

Metternich said excitedly: "Your Majesty, it is easy to release the Russians, but it is difficult to block them back.

Moreover, can we really merge the states of Southern Germany?

If the Russians really occupied the above-mentioned areas, and we have not eaten up the South German region, then Austria will lose its future."

Franz calmly said: "Don't be blinded by interests. On the surface, this treaty is very beneficial to the Russians. In fact, do you think that the Russian national strength can support this plan?

The Russians wanted to swallow the Ottoman Empire this time, and the Sudanese government must fight desperately to resist. This war obviously cannot be ended in the short term.

The French still have a lot of interests in the Near East. They cannot allow the Russians to expand, fail the Russians' actions, and let the French government unite against foreign enemies.

The British are even more needless to say, when the Russians are competitors, when did they relax their vigilance and support the Ottoman Empire? It is inevitable that they might even bring the French together.

Don't look at the strength of the British people seems to be at sea, but they can't hold them rich, as long as the Ottomans are not dead, they can let the war continue.

No matter how powerful the Russians are, they will eventually be brought down.

Unless the Tsarist government is able to accept it, it will stop all military operations after the occupation of Constantinople, and defend on the spot. It is not difficult to defend a fortress city with the Russian national strength. After a few years of effort, Britain and France will naturally give up .

Then the Russians gradually eroded the Ottoman Empire. If there were no accidents, it is estimated that if they worked hard for three to fifty years, they would almost achieve their goals.

Such a long time is enough for us to do many things.At that time, the Austrian Empire may not be weaker than Russia."

Speaking of French, Franz wanted to laugh.In modern times, the Habsburg dynasty can beat the defeat, it is the French.

The Ottoman Empire cannot be counted, their road to prostitution has not officially started, and it is still in a large territory.

Since the 18th century, the French have begun their tragic path. If anyone pays attention, they will find that the country of the first colonial emperor in France at the peak was really thick.

Lost in the Austrian throne war and lost the Indian region; lost Canada in the seven-year war; after supporting American independence, the anti-French war broke out in an instant, and the United States bought the Louisiana region.(US $ 15 million bought 2.6 million square kilometers of land)

This is just the beginning. If history does not change, the French will lose their rights in Central America, including the Panama Canal, and the French-dominated area of ​​Egypt ...

The French fell and directly fed the British and Americans. The latter two empires stepped on the shoulders of the French and became the world empire.

Of course, the Habsburg dynasty is also indispensable. Without their selfless dedication, the British cannot rise, and naturally Americans needless to say.

Franz finally convinced the cabinet, of course, the treaty has been signed, and it has become a boat, which has also played a big role in promoting it.

In theory, as long as Britain and France are willing to work hard, it is still difficult for the Russians to achieve their ambitions. The weak nature of the Ottoman Empire is not exposed, and everyone still has expectations for them.

If the Russians chose a conservative strategy and slowly struggled, they would not have to be afraid.

Thirty to fifty years have been enough for the Austrian Empire to complete the industrialization and, at the same time, digest the southern German region.