Holy Roman Empire

Paris

On August 28, 1853, the much-anticipated negotiations began, and representatives from various countries gathered, including many small states and free cities in Germany, and also sent representatives to attend the meeting.

Hundreds of people instantly flooded into the conference room, making it almost the same as the vegetable market. Noisy and noisy. After a few days of hard work, no agreement was reached.

On September 2, Russian Foreign Minister Karl Vosser proposed to the conference: "You guys, if you continue to make such a noise, it is estimated that there will be no way to reach an agreement at this time next year. It is better to reduce the size of the meeting!"

Obviously this is because the public relations fee comes into play. Karl Worsell is still very credible, adhering to the principle of collecting money and doing things. This proposal was exchanged for 500,000 rubles.

When the negotiations are deadlocked, Metternich sees it and is anxious. If it drags on like this, there will be problems sooner or later, which is very bad for Austria.

At this time, it is obviously not suitable for Austria to take the lead in excluding the participation qualifications of representatives of various countries. Those who are qualified to make this suggestion are the representatives of the three countries of Britain, France and Russia.

Needless to say, the British people could not watch the excitement of Austria; the French were not easy to buy, and under Napoleon III's eyelids, it was difficult to make small moves.

Karl Worsell was left to buy. Anyway, there was the Russian-Austrian League, and the tsarist government decided to support Austria at the meeting early in the morning.

The extent of this support is in the hands of Carl Worsell.In order to avoid long nights and dreams, Metternich naturally squandered money for public relations.

Metternich said coldly: "Mr. Karl Worsell's proposal is good, everyone's time is precious. For unrelated people, there is no need to participate in the following negotiations."

He didn't have any feelings about the gang of busy heads, and now it is completely adding chaos to Austria.

"Okay, it's enough for the countries involved in subsequent meetings to participate."

After considering for a while, Foreign Minister Auvergne also expressed support, and such a delay would not benefit France.

Three to one, the British Foreign Secretary Thomas can only nod his head and agree. His time is also precious. If it is consumed here every day, what will happen in China?

Under the common will of the major powers, the number of countries participating in the conference has been reduced to 15, in addition to Britain, France, Russia and Austria, as well as Prussia, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the soon-to-be-merged state of Southern Germany.

This is just the beginning. Under the control of Metternich, the scale of the meeting was reduced again on September 5th. The German state lost the right to participate in the meeting, and it was enough to wait for the result at home.

On September 10th, as these small countries were kicked out, this time there were only six countries including Britain, France, Russia, and Osip, which was quite a bit like a Paris peace conference.

The world still speaks on its strength. A multi-national negotiation has finally turned into a closed-door meeting between Britain, France, Russia, and Osip.

The Spanish representatives only came to fight soy sauce, but as a member of the European powers, they still got the right to participate in the meeting, and the right to speak is equal to no.

It is actually the five countries of Britain, France, Russia, and Orp that really decide the final result, and the meeting can finally begin normally.

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In the German region, with the passage of time, the idea of ​​the division of north and south Germany began to rise, and many experts and scholars published articles in the newspapers to explain the feasibility of "the division of north and south Germany."

Even the most optimistic people now do not think that there is a possibility of unity in the German region. Have you not opposed the declaration declared by the flag of the Kingdom of Prussia?

Two other state governments in the North German region responded to the Prussian proposal, believing that Austria had destroyed peace and stability in the German region, and they should be kicked out of the German region.

The two silly German governments quickly paid a terrible price for this, and the dogs sprayed by the domestic people were bloody.

If it was not for the Prussians to intervene, they would become republics.With this lesson in mind, the remaining German governments have become cautious.

Most of the nationalism in the German region is still in the mouth stage, but there is still some power to subvert one or two small states.

Not to mention anything else, people spray by their mouths, they can't get off stage if they can spray.

There are 39 states in the German region, plus a bunch of free cities. Except for Austria and Prussia, the remaining 37 states and a bunch of free cities together occupy more than 200,000 square kilometers. territory.

If Bavaria, Hannover, Württemberg, Saxony, Hesse, Baden were excluded, the remaining thirty states and free cities would shrink to a territory of 450,000 square kilometers.

Leaving aside the two principalities occupied by Denmark, on average, each state and free city has an area of ​​less than 1,000 square kilometers and an average population of less than 150,000.

The deterrent power of the government is naturally insufficient. A village-level rebellion can subvert a regime. The government naturally dares not violate public opinion.

As soon as the news of the "Divide and Conquer of North and South Germany" came out, public opinion was frying, with support and opposition, and the entire German region was full of excitement.

Inside the University of Munich

A young student said excitedly: "Impossible, Bayer. In addition to the division of north and south Germany, do we have a better choice?"

Outside European intervention, there is the traitor Kingdom of Prussia.In this context, you actually want to force the reunification of the German region. Do you know the consequences of this?

You are simply crazy. Once the war breaks out, thousands of German people will be displaced, and the great German people will sink like Polish people."

In this world, there is never lack of idealists, Bayer is one of them.

Bayer tit-for-tat: "Stein, don't yell. The interference alliance looks powerful. In fact, it is really capable of sending troops to intervene in the reunification of the German region. Only the three countries of Britain, France and Russia.

Now that the three countries are in conflict, the possibility of forming a coalition is almost zero. If they are fighting each other, we may not have the power of a battle."

A person next to him ridiculed: "Yes, we do have the power of a war. After the war, the German nation became history, or learned to be a traitor from the Prussian barbarian and bowed to the enemy."

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Not everyone likes war. Even German nationalists, most people still hope for peaceful reunification.

In the face of the joint intervention of various countries, many people are sensible. Knowing that the German Federation is unable to resist the common will of European countries, compromise has become the only choice.

The theory of the division of rule in North and South Germany is not so much the Austrian government pushing behind the scenes as much as these intellectuals need.

In the case of unification, this is the second option that everyone is forced to choose.

Fortunately in the South German region, after the separation of North and South, they merged with Austria, which is also one of the most powerful countries in the world, and most people can accept it.

This is not the case in North Germany. If you do n’t like traitors and merge with the Kingdom of Prussia, many people will not be able to make it through.

Secondly, the North German regions, together, have only stepped into the ranks of powers, and are still some distance away from the real powers, which is not what they want.

Under this background, a new idea was circulated in the Kingdom of Hanover, spreading in the North German region in an instant, and also flowing into the South German region.

"Kick out the two countries, and the remaining German states will form a new country."

This statement has a market in North Germany, and people who are unwilling to merge with the Kingdom of Prussia are willing to join this new country.

Although this country is only a medium-sized country, with a land area of ​​200,000 square kilometers and a population of 17.8 million, it is still far from everyone's dream of a big country.

There is no doubt that there must be the handwriting of the British Empire.Once the three-legged establishment of the German region, whether it is Austria, Prussia, or this new country, has lost the ability to unify the German region.

Under such a balanced system, the European continent will become more stable.On the premise of conforming to the interests of the British, it also relieved the French from worries, and even the Russians were very enthusiastic about this system.

This idea has long existed. The Bavarian government is a three-legged supporter. Unfortunately, this idea lacks supporters in the German region and even the Bavarians oppose it.

Now that the situation has changed, after determining that the German region cannot be unified and does not want to merge with the Kingdom of Prussia, the state of Northern Germany has become an advocate of this kind of thinking.

As far away as Franz in St. Petersburg, he didn't know that John Bull had already shot, and it was still a fatal blow.

With people-based theories, it is not just a theoretical idea, it may also become a reality.

People in Southern Germany may not support this argument, but these state governments are different.With Austria, their voice is destined to be limited.

The right to speak means interests. A group of small states are merged together, and no one can dominate a single family. That requires a federal system!

In a federal country, the rights of the central government are destined to be impossible, and everyone ’s interests can be guaranteed the most.

Stimulated by interests, the governments of these small states involuntarily promoted this theory at home, and undercurrents surging in the German region.

Baden

Prince Friedrich is hesitating to join the Commonwealth organized by the British. If they join the empire according to the British, they will get the most benefit.

"You, the British, what do you think?"

After a moment of silence, Prime Minister Waltz replied: "His Royal Highness, if the British plan goes well, it is naturally in our interest to join the Federal Empire.

The Kingdom of Bavaria is still under Austrian control, and they are unlikely to spit it out.

With the establishment of a new federal empire, no one can stand alone.We will dominate this country with Hanover, Württemberg, Saxony, Hesse and other countries.

However, although the benefits are huge, the potential risks are not small.

The new federal empire is too weak, whether it is compared with Austria or France, we are very weak, and I am afraid that the development potential is not as good as Prussia.

In the unlikely event that the European balance is broken, our trouble will be even greater.Unless the British can force Austria to voluntarily abandon the New Holy Roman Empire, otherwise we will become traitors and the future will definitely be liquidated."

Not to mention the future, it is now possible to be liquidated, even if Austria reaches out a hand, it can pinch the Principality of Baden, which is the reason for their hesitation.

Nicholas, the foreign minister, thought for a while and said: "The issue of revenge in Austria is easy to handle. It is no big deal if we publicize an emperor of the Habsburg family to quell their anger.

The question now is whether the British can overwhelm Austria and Prussia. If they cannot do this, this new federal empire will always exist only in theory."

Prince Friedrich nodded, he wanted the benefits, but he didn't want to back the risks.In the unlikely event that the British plan fails, the angry Austrian government has the possibility of abolishing the Baden royal family.

Unlike other kings, Ludwig II was mentally ill, and his prestige in the folk was infinitely close to zero, and most of the people of Baden had no feelings for this Grand Duke.

"In this case, we will reply to the British directly. We agreed to their plan, but we will not express any opinion until the final decision is made at the Paris meeting.

The public propaganda should pay attention to not let people grasp the handle, these ideas are freely spread by the people, and can not have a little relationship with the government."Prince Friedrich said

There is no way, the way to survive in a small country is "grass."The British can't afford to offend, and they can't afford to be offended in Austria.