Holy Roman Empire

On February 21, 1852, the Ottoman Empire rejected the rude demands of the Russians, the Constantinople negotiations ended in failure, and the Russo-Turkish war was inevitable.

This did not surprise everyone, and the Russians could not agree to anyone else.

If you just knock a little bit of scraps, maybe the decaying Ottoman government will endure it, but if you want to swallow them, there is no way to compromise.

A week later, the Sudanese government also rejected Austrian conditions, and the war entered a countdown.

From the military point of view, it is very unwise to fight in two lines.

In theory, letting Austria occupy Moldavia and Wallachia, Russia and Turkey will be separated in the Balkans, and the military pressure of the Ottoman Empire will be much less.

However, politically, the Sudanese government cannot compromise at all. At this time, a trace of weakness is revealed, and the support of Britain and France may change.

If you do n’t succeed, you ’ll have to compromise with the Russians. When the four major powers come together to divide the Ottoman Empire, it ’s really over.

Although the Ottoman Empire was decaying, they were still a "power" on the surface.Before the weak nature is exposed, the British and French still have confidence in them.

The four major European powers are divided into two waves. The remaining countries are naturally neutral and neutral. They shouted and shouted in the footsteps of their respective bosses. Even if they joined the war, how can everyone be a civilized person.

The reputation of the Ottoman Empire in Europe is very bad. Of course, the reputation of the Russians is not much better. They are considered bad brothers and bad brothers, and they are all unpopular masters in Europe.

It's just that the reputation of the Ottoman Empire is even worse, and the Franzians have turned over the old Ottoman accounts, so the Russians' support in public opinion is even higher.

The civil reaction gave the Russians confidence.Nicholas I claimed to be the liberator of the world of Christ, and Franz also carried the banner.

On March 27, 1852, the Russian Empire officially declared war on the Ottoman Empire, and the ninth Russian-Turkish War broke out.

On March 28, under the orders of Nicholas I, the Russian army launched an offensive against the Ottoman Empire.

This time the Tsarist government was very abiding by the rules, operating strictly in accordance with international practice, and did nothing to fight without declaration.

Vienna

Before the outbreak of the Russo-Turkish War, the Russians notified Austria in accordance with the covenant. Franz immediately ordered the whole army to prepare for the war, and at the same time held two expanded military and political meetings.

Marshal Radsky pointed to the military map and said: "Look, everyone, according to the judgment of our General Staff, this time the Russians have three offensive routes to choose from.

First, the attack from the Caucasus; second, the attack from the Balkan Peninsula; third, the attack from the sea.

The Russian army attacked from the Caucasus. This has nothing to do with us, so you can ignore it.

If they launch an attack from the Balkan Peninsula, then it is necessary to occupy the Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia first, according to the agreement here is our sphere of influence.

Then we have to take action, otherwise the westward strategy will help us. As long as the Russians leak the secret contract, the three countries will stare at us.

If they launch an attack from the sea, there are more landing sites to choose from, and port cities along the Black Sea coast of the Ottoman Empire are possible.

From a military perspective, these three offensive routes are all feasible, and the Russians may choose one or two of them, or attack together on three routes."

Without the intervention of Britain and France, the Russians had too many choices.The decaying Ottoman Empire is full of loopholes, and it is simply invincible.

Once the British and French intervened, the sea attack would no longer exist.The Black Sea Fleet bullied the Ottoman Navy a bit, but when the British and French navies met, they could only deliver food.

For Austria, the most embarrassing thing was that the Russians fought along the Balkan Peninsula. If the Russians occupied the Danube, it would be difficult for them to withdraw.

As for the covenant, from the moment it was signed, it was used to tear it up.As long as the benefits are large enough, any alliance is not reliable.

Metternich thought for a while and said: "The strategy of advancing west must never be exposed. If it attracts the attention of all countries, it will be difficult for us to unify the South German region.

Everyone nodded their heads, Austria had already paid too much for the strategy of going west, and if it was exposed at a critical moment, it would be a big loss.

The unification of the Southern Germany region that Austria wants is not to destroy the Southern Germany region.

If a sudden attack, with the help of the leading party, occupied Munich for the first time, you can basically declare the war ended.

In essence, the strategy of going west is "three-point military, seven-point politics."Austria mainly focuses on political lure to these state governments, and military strikes are only auxiliary.

If the plan is exposed, with the support of the great powers, the states of Southern Germany and Austria will die, and even if they win, they will eventually lose more than gain.

If there is more blood flow on both sides, it is difficult to rule these places.Austria's annexation of Süddeutschland was to increase national strength, but not to increase trouble.

Marshal Radsky thought for a while and said, "Then we have only two options. One of them immediately launched the strategy of going west and caught them off guard.

Only in this way, the French are very likely to intervene, we have to prepare to fight the French first.

Second, continue to implement the alternative Balkan strategy to release smoke bombs to the outside world.

As long as we provoke war in the Balkans, even if the Russian-Arcean secret agreement leaks, Britain and France will be misled by us."

It is clearly not in Austria ’s interest to do so now. This is to act as the Blaster for the Russians.Austria picked France, and even with the support of the British, the Ottoman Empire could not stop the Russian soldiers.

It is not easy to release smoke bombs, it is easy to provoke war, and it is difficult to quell the war.Before the British and French coalition forces could find the Russians guilty, they ran over to get the Austrian surgery.

Prime Minister Felix said solemnly: "We have expected this situation. Once the Russians take military action, we will immediately follow up. They will be able to attack along the Balkan Peninsula.

However, we must also send troops to occupy the two principalities of the Danube.Russia cannot be swallowed into its stomach.

As long as the Russian-Turkish war cannot be resolved quickly, they cannot do without our support. At this time, the Russians will not default."

Franz nodded and agreed, and that's all.No strategy can guarantee foolproofness, as the emperor naturally cannot rush ahead and must leave room for buffering.

In the event that something goes wrong halfway through, and the plan fails, someone will have to blame it?The cabinet is the most suitable choice, and politics is so cruel.

Of course, Franz is a good boss. It ’s okay to help him carry the blame. At most, he was driven home for a few years. After the limelight, he can come back.

This kind of thing should not happen too much in history.Almost every successful emperor has played like this.

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On March 28, 1852, after the Russians, Austria also submitted warfare to the Ottoman Empire, and the Near East War was expanded.

Constantinople

After receiving the war between the Russians and Austria, the Sudanese government gave up its last hope, and Abdul Meguid I also declared war against the two countries.

In terms of courage, Abdul Mejid I was still a qualified emperor and did not flinch at this time.

In theory, there are already a million troops under Abdul Mejid I. With the support of Britain and France, they have replaced modern weapons. As a defending party, they are not without a battle.

"What did the British and French representatives say, when will they be able to send reinforcements?" Abdul Mejid I asked with concern

The Foreign Secretary replied: "Your Majesty, the British and French representatives all expressed their support for us, but it will take some time to send reinforcements.

If we agree, the British and French navies can immediately enter the Black Sea and suppress the Russian Black Sea Fleet.

Britain and France also agreed to let the instructors who helped us train the army join the war, but they must participate in the war as commanders."

It is easy to ask God to send God, but it is easy to invite the British and French fleets to enter the Black Sea. It is difficult to let them leave.

The suppression of the Russian Black Sea Fleet is only one aspect. For the British and French to control the Black Sea Strait, they can also increase their right to speak in the Ottoman Empire, which is accompanied by a large number of economic benefits.

Abdul Mejid I frowned. He knew that the aid from Britain and France was not easy to get. No conditions were mentioned before. Isn't he waiting here?

Before the outbreak of the Near East War, the concessions that the Ottoman Empire could make, how could it be greater after the outbreak of war?

It is now time to see the poor, and the military instructors sent by the British and French to participate in the war as the commander, this is to ask the Ottoman government for military command.

Once the Sudanese government made a compromise, it would be difficult for the Ottoman Empire to get rid of British and French control in the future.This is a conspiracy, even if Abdul Mejid I knew that there was a pit ahead, he must jump down.

"Tell them that as long as the British and French reinforcements can come in advance, I agree!" Abdul Meguid I said, gritted his teeth.

For him, the promise of such a condition was undoubtedly an insult to dignity, but reality had no choice.

When the Near East War broke out, the Ottoman Empire was inseparable from the support of Britain and France.Weapons and equipment need to be provided by Britain and France, and military expenditure needs to be provided by Britain and France.

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On March 28, 1852, the Russian army launched an offensive in the Caucasus; on March 29, the Russian army attacked the Danube Basin, and on the same day Austria also sent troops to the Danube Basin.

Facing the simultaneous attacks by the Russians and Austria, the autonomous governments of Moldavia and Wallachia surrendered very neatly.

There was no bloody battle for the Ottoman Empire. The Romanians did not mean to sell their lives for the Sudan. It was not a day or two for them to rebel against the Ottoman Empire.