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The Navy ’s shipbuilding plan was rejected by Franz, but the Navy ’s budget in 1851 again raised more than one million rupiah to a height of 12.681 million rupiah.

The Austrian government ’s attitude towards the navy is generally visible, but no matter how important it is, it cannot change the nature of Austria as a land-powered country.

In 1851, the army's military expenditures rose faster, and soared to 6,214,62 thousand rupiah. The grand reserve strategy was officially launched. According to the plan, from now on, it will increase by 200,000 reserves each year.

The total military budget of the Austrian Empire in 1851 increased by nearly 20% over 1850, and the pace of war is approaching.

How could the actions of neighboring Russians conceal the Austrian government?Not long ago, Nicholas I also levied a war tax on the pretext of expanding into the distance.

If there is no Russia-August secret contract, everyone may still be suspicious and cannot determine the Russian war goals.The Austrian government, who knows the truth, has 99% certainty that the Russo-Turkish war will break out again.

In this case, the Austrian government, as an ally, will naturally follow up.If no Russians broke the situation, how would Austria's strategy proceed?

Thanks to the big moves of the Russians, the Austrian government's increase in military expenditures did not happen at all.In the eyes of the outside world, this is a normal reaction, and neighbors like Mao Xiong should be vigilant no matter what.

The situation in Europe has always been triggered by the whole body, and the arms race is also contagious. Although Russia and Austria have not meant to provoke an arms race, everyone has followed up.

Governments of various countries have increased their military expenditures one after another, and the British exception to the army arms race. They never participated.

Not all countries have such a good financial situation. The Prussian kingdom with financial difficulties did not follow up this time.

Frederick William IV was not a fool. Following the Russian-Austrian arms race, the Kingdom of Prussia could not support it at all.Military expenditures have exceeded half of the fiscal revenue, and any further increase will only lead to bankruptcy.

The French, who are also in financial difficulties, have followed up. Although the French government has no money, but the private consortium has money, it is enough to borrow from a bank.

This is the foundation of the veteran empire, with adequate financial resources, which is why France can become the second country among the powers to complete industrialization after Britain.

The industrialization time of Belgium is very close to that of the British, but their industrial system is not perfect and many industries do not exist.

Although Belgium completed its industrialization first, its industrial strength is still inferior to several powers, but it has advantages in some areas.

Vienna

Prime Minister Felix said: "Your Majesty, affected by the Russians' preparations for war, except for the financially difficult Prussia Kingdom, there has been no action for the time being, and all European countries have begun to expand their arms for preparations.

Just a week ago, with the support of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, the French government passed the military expansion bill, and the French army expanded another 50,000. After the expansion was completed, their total strength reached 436,000, second only to Russia.

For our next strategy, the French threat has risen to the top, and we must be vigilant and prepared to respond."

France has always been a traditional army power in Europe, and the Habsburg dynasty has been dead for hundreds of years. The French army reached its peak in the Napoleonic era.

For the French, everyone is vigilant.After learning of France ’s military expansion plan, the Austrian government immediately convened a cabinet meeting.

Franz frowned, knowing that this was not an overstatement, and the French threat could not be overemphasized.

"How many troops are there in France?" Franz asked with concern.

It doesn't matter how many French soldiers there are, and there are many of them in the colonies. There is always a need to be stationed.The key is to look at their local forces, which is a threat to Austria.

Prime Minister Felix replied: "Before the expansion, it was 221,000. After the expansion, it is still uncertain. The worst case is that the 271,000 troops are all left in the country."

Franz breathed a sigh of relief. After the Russians started, Britain and France will definitely help the Ottoman Empire. By then, there will obviously not be so many French troops left in the homeland.

Because the reserve system has already rotted, it will take a certain amount of time for the French to expand their army before they can form combat power. This is the opportunity.

What worries him most is that the French government restored the reserve system and returned to the Napoleonic era. The war mobilization mechanism that can recruit millions of troops at any time is the most threatening.

Obviously, Louis Napoleon Bonaparte's military capabilities are not good.Otherwise, during the Franco-Prussian War, only 220,000 troops were mobilized, and they rushed to fight the Prussians, and they were beaten with teeth with more than twice the strength.

Perhaps it was because they lost too much. After the war, the French were not convinced. After the British provoked a bit, France and Germany became unable to understand the deadly enemies.

Franz asked uncertainly: "If the French just used so many military interventions, should we be able to take it?"

Professional questions also require professional answers.

Franz believes that there is still a certain military level, which is mainly reflected in strategy.If it is specific to tactics, it is estimated that there is no problem in the battle below the command regiment level.

Now this kind of battle of hundreds of thousands of troops is still the commander-in-chief of the General Staff, General Marshal Radsky, has more say. He has dealt with the French army at its peak and has personal experience.

After thinking about it, Marshal Radsky replied: "Your Majesty, the French army is no longer as invincible as the Napoleonic era. After so many years of passing, there is no such invincible momentum.

With equal strength, we can have a decisive battle with the French.

If we wait until the Kingdom of Bavaria repairs the railway and then take military action, then within a week, we will be able to reach Baden and block the French from the national gate."

Since seeing the Austrian government's railway network strategy, Marshal Radsky has discovered the huge military use of railways.

Since the railway can be used to transport goods, it can naturally also be used to transport troops, and it can also effectively provide logistics support.

The Southern German region is not a dragon pit in Longtan, Austria has been operating in these regions for many years.Sending troops is almost a sweep. There are nationalists who will lead the party. It is difficult for these small states to resist.

As long as the speed is fast enough, without giving these small countries a chance to collude with the French, there will be no major changes.

It does n’t even take too long, it only takes two or three months. After politically smoothing out the leadership of various countries, the troops of these German states can be transformed and resist the French invaders together with the Austrian army.

With the support of the local people, Austria is invincible.Now France is no longer in the Napoleonic era and can be pushed all the way.

Prince Wendy Schgratz, the army minister, said: "It is not only the Southern German region, if the French send troops to intervene, it is possible to join hands with the Kingdom of Sardinia in the Lombard region, allowing us to fight on two fronts."

Marshal Radsky shook his head and said, "It doesn't matter, they beat them, we beat us.

If France dares to send the main force to the Italian region, it's a big deal to fight the Italian region. We will call Paris directly.

In terms of distance, we are even more advantageous.I do n’t know if we can capture Paris, but we can bet against the French government.

We lost a big bet is a Lombardy, if the bet wins, the French will have to pay the price."

Looking at the dispute between the two, everyone tacitly did not participate.This is exactly the effect that Franz wants. If there is no contradiction between the Army and the General Staff, he will be replaced.

It has nothing to do with trust, this is the instinct of the emperor's balance technique.

If they let their people collude, then they will be deceived and concealed. The emperor in history was not one or two.

Similarly, we should not let the people fight indiscriminately. Everyone is busy fighting inside. Who is going to do things?

After thinking about it, Prince Wendisch Gretz retorted: "The French are not paper-backed, how can they be overcome in a short time?

Once they were unable to conquer Paris, the war was at an impasse, and the French's advantage in fighting at home was manifested. They could soon mobilize hundreds of thousands of cannon fodder.

These cannon fodder troops have not been trained, but when defending their homeland and defending the country, they can still rely on morale to make up for the lack of training.

At that time, subject to logistics supplies, we still have to quit in vain, and it is difficult for the lost Italy to recover."

Marshal Radsky said unwillingly: "Even if we can't overcome Paris, we can also injure the French.

They can concentrate their forces to defend Paris, and they will not be guarded in other areas. If they refuse to compromise, we will burn and pillage all the way and destroy their industrial and commercial system in the northeast.

Others dare not say that millions of homeless refugees were created to encourage these people to rob and plunder, spreading the chaos throughout France.

They are overwhelmed at home, can they not withdraw their troops from Italy?Even a kingdom of Sardinia has the ability to stop us from reclaiming the Italian region?"

Sure enough, the old guys are all ruthless characters. If this is the case, it is estimated that the French cannot recover their vitality for more than ten years, and Austria and France have become dead enemies.

What if you let Franz choose?Of course it was done. Anyway, they all became enemies. What is the difference between doing fifty and one hundred?

Enemy is enemies, who is afraid of whom?It's a big deal to pretend to be a grandson to the British and not challenge the sea power. Austria's geographical location determines that the threat from the sea is almost zero.

After the French fell down once, the soul of the army came out.The reunification of the Austrian Empire in Southern Germany was completely reborn.

Metternich became a peacemaker and said with a smile: "The two of you should not be so angry, as long as we choose the right time and create the established facts, the French are likely to default.

They are not fools. If I put in three or four hundred thousand troops in the South German region, and they do not have the same strength, how could they risk sending troops?

Moreover, the French want to intervene. The best route to send troops is from the Rhineland. Does the Kingdom of Prussia lent them?

When we started, most of the Kingdom of Prussia would also follow up. The French objected to our reunification of the southern German region. Would you like to watch the Prussian kingdom reunify the northern German region?

They looked down upon the land of the German Federation west of the Rhine, and a strong kingdom of Prussia was not in their interest.

In the future, we and Prussia will remain allies in dealing with the French."

After listening to Metternich's explanation, everyone looked upset.It is the theme of this era that persimmons find soft squeezes and bully and fear hard.

What the French want is not in the hands of Austria, even if they intervene in the reunification of the German region, essentially for the benefit.

Instead, the Kingdom of Prussia wanted to preserve the territory west of the Rhine and had to die with the French.Want to compromise?Do domestic nationalists agree?

Franz said slowly: "Okay, the French question is over. The problem now is the arms race in various European countries. Our good neighbor, the Kingdom of Prussia, can no longer support it.

It seems that there is no white battle in the Pudan War, and it is difficult for the Kingdom of Prussia to get out of trouble in the short term. This is also a good thing for us.

Judging from the current situation, the time for the Russians to wage war should be in 1851, and no later than 1852 at the latest, shall we upgrade the arms race?"

There is no doubt that the countries on the European continent that can threaten Austria are only Russia, France and France.Now the Kingdom of Prussia is caught in a financial crisis and can't keep up. At this time, the arms race to upgrade is the three countries of Russia, France and Austria.

Prime Minister Felix gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, we can bet that after the Russians provoke war, the British and French will send troops to intervene, and the chances of unifying the South German region will emerge.

Now upgrade the arms race and eliminate the Kingdom of Prussia first. Then, if there is one competitor, we will have more chances of success.

If you lose your gamble, you can implement the Balkan strategy first, and you will never lose money!"

How could it not be a loss?In the eyes of Prime Minister Felix, not going west to Germany and running to divide the Balkans was a loss-making business.

But in order to gain the support of the Balkans, he also got rid of it.When the fighter plane appeared, it unified the German region. If it did not appear, it would have to hug the grass and beat the rabbit, and went to the Balkan Peninsula to make up for the loss.

Marshal Radsky said excitedly: "Your Majesty, this risk is worth the risk. If you lose, it will be tens of millions of dongs. If you win, it will be Southern Germany!"

If you really lose, the big deal would be tens of millions of rupiah.This is not a complete waste, anyway, it increases the military strength.

The Austrian government is not an iron-headed person.

If the international situation is unfavorable and you cannot go west, you can go south and bully the Ottoman Empire to make up for the loss.Even if Russia really ran to the Far East to eat ice, Austria would n’t do it alone.

Thinking of this, Franz has made a decision in his mind.