Holy Roman Empire

European countries did not want to see the unification of the German region. Neither the Bavarian and Prussian joint "three domestic cabinets" or the "Federal cabinet" proposed by Austria were what the powers wanted to see.

Butterfly wings can create a tornado, and the arrival of Franz has also affected European history.The attitude of the Russians changed. They did not want the German region to maintain the status quo, but wanted the German Federation to split directly.

There is also the idea of ​​Britain and France, who experienced the terrible nationalism after the Great Revolution of 1848.

The success of Austria ’s reforms also aroused their fear that the German region would be bound together in such a way that the Holy Roman Empire would be resurrected someday.

The best option is to divide it into three. Austria, Prussia, Bavaria and the remaining states join together to form a separate state, or dissolve the federal parliament to make these states independent.

independent?

It is now the 19th century, not the 21st century. This is an era of colonialism, where weak meat and strong food are most vividly displayed.

Do n’t look at the fact that this German Federation does not seem to play much role. In fact, it is because of the existence of the Federation that their national defense security is guaranteed.

Without the protection of the German Commonwealth, these states in the German region could be destroyed in a flash.

The Prussians wanted to expand, the French wanted to expand, and Austria also wanted to expand, because the existence of the Federation checks and balances each other. The Prussians have no way to start against them. The French dare not fight against them. Austria cannot.

The complicated international situation is the reason for the existence of the freak of the German Federation after the end of the Holy Roman Empire.

The small states are all warming up in groups, and Bavaria has become the natural leader of the small states, responsible for leading everyone against Prussia and Austria.

Franz thought for a while and said: "Continue to increase the penetration of the Bavarian region, we still can't move the high-level government, we will first draw a part of the middle and lower levels."

Buying people's hearts is also about cost. The high-level Bavarian government has not given too much to Austria, but the middle and lower levels of the government are different. Just giving a little benefit is enough to change their position.

Felix proposed: "Your Majesty, we need to establish a German national unity organization, which is specifically responsible for attracting people from all walks of life and dissolving the determination of all countries against Austria.

Our strategy for the state of Southern Germany is based on political co-opting, supplemented by military means.Except for a part of the diehards that must be cracked down, the rest can fight as much as possible.

Bavaria is an indispensable part, because of the geopolitical relationship, they have a great influence in the South German region.

If we can quickly occupy Bavaria when the reunification war breaks out, then the remaining states are likely to fall."

Franz knew that it was fake to win over people from all walks of life. The real goal was to win over the nobles, especially military nobles.As long as they fell to Austria, the war of reunification was easy to fight.

Franz nodded and said: "Then the German Reunification Committee will be established as an independent civil society, dedicated to the reunification of the German region, and apparently do not have relations with Austria."

Such an organization must not be related to Austria. In addition to diplomatic troubles, there are also means and methods of pulling people, which are certainly not as glorious on the surface.

Intimidation and temptation are considered to be harmonious. If necessary, it may be an assassin to eliminate some diehards. This pot can only be carried by national extremists.

It is estimated that they will not care, and it is not a black pot. At most, they are now being scolded. After the reunification, they are the heroes of the German region.

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The diplomatic game has begun. In this era, the problems in the German region are definitely not limited to solving within the German state. The attitude of the powers is also crucial.

Anglo-French-Russian are the three inescapable masters, especially the attitude of France and Russia is crucial, these two countries have the ability to send troops to intervene.

But now is not the time for a showdown. The Prussian government just wants to show the people that they support German unification and restore their damaged reputation. This does not mean that they really give up their ambitions in the German region and instead support Bavaria ’s. "Three-legged stand."

Can't the Bavarian government see this problem?Obviously it is impossible. If this is not seen, no one will oppose the union with Prussia.

It is a pity that Maximilian I failed to resist the temptation, only saw the benefits but not the dangers.It is easy to fall off on a tightrope walk in diplomacy. Bavaria still lacks a diplomat who can control the overall situation.

In the history of the Puja War, Bavaria wanted to sit in the tiger fight, and the promised 100,000 troops were not in place, which directly led to a quarter of the Prussian soldiers than Austria in the decisive battle.

Of course, it is not only Bavaria who is pitting teammates. The Austrian allies except Hannover are almost defeated by the Pru soldiers.

If not Italy is also a pig teammate, it is estimated that the Pu'ao War will end sooner.Perhaps it is too trusting teammates, the Austrian government has no precautions at all, no national mobilization has been carried out, and directly put 300,000 active-duty troops on the battlefield.

Obviously, Maximi I's strategic vision is not very good.He did not expect that the Austrian government would be so counseling. After a big defeat, he simply conceded defeat and did not die with the Prussians.

Looking back at history, Franz found that Pu'o deserved to be a family, and the level of finding teammates is the same garbage.

From the beginning of the Pu'o War to the end of World War II, there were no fewer pig teammates around.

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Paris

After the Anti-French War, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rarely been so lively.Austria, Prussia and Bavaria are all seeking diplomatic support from them.

President Napoleon was very happy, and he was interested in anything that could expand French influence.

Not even thinking about it, President Napoleon knew who to support.Dividing the German region into three, and let Bavaria lead the small states against Pu, this is the best choice for the French.

It is a pity that France at this time is not suitable for being a starter bird. The domestic bad things are not fixed and not to be said. European countries are still very afraid of them.

Diplomatically speaking, it's okay. If you really ran to intervene in the affairs of the German region, most of the two countries would join hands to beat them back.

Anyway, what the president supports now, the parliament will oppose, the president supported by the parliament will veto, and Louis-Napoleon-Bonaparte will simply be muddy.

Not to mention the French parliament, their foreign policy is more conservative, and most of the time depends on the reaction of the British.

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London

Hearing the news that the German Confederation is about to form a responsible cabinet, the first reaction of Prime Minister John Russell is impossible, and the second reaction is that the cabinet that is about to be born must be dismantled.

Continental balance is the first national policy of the British. If the German region is unified, a giant appears in Central Europe.

Europe ’s second largest industrial country, Europe ’s second territorial power, Europe ’s first economy, Europe ’s first army power, and Europe ’s most populous country ... It ’s scary to think about it.

John Russell complained incredulously: "What happened, why did I feel that the world became stranger overnight?

Who can tell me why this is, the German region may be unified!"

Foreign Minister Palmerston explained: "Your Excellency, the German region is not so easy to unify. The" responsible cabinet "is just a product of the struggles of the three states of Opba. A cabinet destined to have no real power will play no role. "

State Secretary Edward frowned and said: "But the existence of this cabinet will still break the balance of the German region. No matter who wins and who loses, as long as the responsible cabinet appears, the road of reunification in the German region has taken a big step forward.

In particular, the 'Three Domestic Cabinets', if Austria has reached a compromise with Prussia and Bavaria, the German regions are likely to be truly unified, at least they can be alliances in political and military terms."

Everyone is playing politics. Naturally, the fewer people there are, the easier it is to reach agreement. On the contrary, Austria has proposed that all the states join the cabinet to threaten less.

There are more than 30 states in the German region, and each state must have someone join the cabinet. With so many people together, there will be quarrels every day.

There is no real possibility of alliance among the three countries of Oppa?

From the perspective of benefit, the answer is: yes; from the actual situation, the answer is: no.

If Prussia gave up his ambition to unify Germany, then Franz would not mind giving up the plan to annex the southern Germany.

This is somewhat similar to the three-jin alliance in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States era. Once Zhao Weihan formed an alliance, he could hang the Quartet, and now Oppa is the same.

The difference is that once this alliance is established, neither Prussia nor Bavaria has the opportunity to expand on the European continent.

Bavaria is weak and weak, and it is caught in the center of the three countries of Offape. After the establishment of the alliance, their safety is guaranteed, and it is in their interest to be able to farm with ease.

Austria can also expand to the Balkans, and it can be supplemented by human resources in the German region. The disadvantage of insufficient number of main ethnic groups will be resolved, and more energy will be invested in overseas colonial expansion.

Moreover, it is only a matter of time for Austria to gain dominance in the alliance, and Franz has no reason to oppose the alliance.

Prussia will not work, although their military strength is strong, but in fact the Kingdom of Prussia is not large.

While maintaining a continental army, the Kingdom of Prussia also lost the opportunity to develop the navy, and their national power did not allow them to develop land and sea power at the same time.

Therefore, it is necessary to give up. In theory, after the establishment of the alliance, Prussia does not have to worry about the safety on land, and can reduce the army to develop the navy and open up overseas colonies.

It is a pity that Prussia is the Prussian of the Junker nobility. They cannot give up their own interests for the benefit of the country.

Franz's understanding of this issue does not mean that everyone understands it, especially the maritime countries such as the United Kingdom.

In their view, why can you easily take advantage from overseas, why do you want to take risks on the European continent?

In the current international situation, the Kingdom of Prussia has almost no chance of expanding on the European continent. The British believe that the Prussian government will not be so unwise.

Prime Minister John Russell said decisively: "Mr. Palmerston, there are already enough enemies in the British Empire. There is no need to add another enemy.

Now, no matter what your Ministry of Foreign Affairs does, in short, a unified government cannot appear in the German region, even if it is only nominal!

It is best to separate the German Federal Parliament. I always feel that bringing them together will soon become a big problem for us."

Palmerston replied confidently: "Relax, Your Excellency. The German regions cannot be unified, and it is not just us who want to break them up!"