Holy Roman Empire

Berlin

The Austrian fanfare did not mean confidentiality at all, and the Prussian government naturally received the news.

Frederick-William IV was still hesitating whether to join the interference coalition, now no need to consider.No longer want to cope with it, before the establishment of the coalition, the Kingdom of Prussia will become history first.

Foreign Minister Andrea analyzed: "Your Majesty, Austria is intimidating us. It is not good for them to divide Russia, France and Austria. Once we are finished, Austria caught between France and Russia is embarrassed.

Dividing the gains they and we can get is definitely not greater than the annexation of the South German region, but they pay a much higher price."

This is inevitable. The division of Prussia, France and Russia can only use a limited amount of troops. The Russians can also dispatch 200,000 troops, and the French can take out hundreds of thousands of troops. on.

The military strength of the Kingdom of Prussia is not weak. At the juncture of life and death, it is entirely possible that a large army of 500,000 or 600,000 troops will break out.

If this works together, even if it is impossible to join forces with the three countries, there is no problem in crashing a few teeth in Austria.

After paying such a large price, the post-war profits will be divided by half of France and Russia. Without the Kingdom of Prussia in the general Poland and Rhineland regions, the value is not comparable to the southern Germany region that Austria has already started.

In addition to this, it is much more difficult to rule. The noble Junkers will not buy the Austrian account, but the local people in Southern Germany are welcoming the King.

Frederick-William IV said sadly and indignantly: "Theoretically yes, but this threat still exists. Austria dares to do so obviously, it is clear that we dare not take risks."

Where is this risk, it is clearly suicide.As long as Austria fully attacks Prussia, Russia and France will definitely take advantage of the fire.

Will Austria do this?No one knows this answer.But Frederick-William IV can be sure that this is the simplest break in Austria.

Joseph von Ravidovic thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, we can throw this problem to the British. If they cannot guarantee our safety, then we will not participate in the Nine Nations' intervention in the coalition forces.

The Austrians also need us to contain the French. If we are finished, they will face the French threat.As long as we quit now, they will close."

This multiple-choice question is very easy to do. The Prussian government joined the intervention army only for the benefit, and it can also withdraw for the benefit.

The Nine-Power Allied Forces look very powerful, but in fact, the main forces are only France and Prussia, and the remaining countries are all counted together.As long as any of the law-raising agencies counseled, the British plan went bankrupt.

Andrea shook his head and said: "Prime Minister, I am afraid that the British will not be able to do this. They can persuade the French, but there is no way to persuade the Russians.

According to Austria's plan, before the coalition organization was completed, it would fight against us, and the British would not be able to rescue us.

The only person who has the strength to help us is the French, but for their own benefit, I am afraid that the French will sit and wait for us to fail, and then it is more likely to annex our territory west of the Rhine.

At this time, we cannot put hope on the British.The facts have long proven that their commitments are unreliable most of the time.

If you can't get enough benefits from the interference army, then it is also a good choice to divide the German region with Austria.

The big deal is to join the Russian-Austrian alliance, rebuild the Nordic three court system, and jointly dominate the European continent. Britain and France are simply unable to stop it."

Frederick-William IV hesitated. Austria ’s annexation of the Süddeich region aroused everyone ’s suspicion, but the direct loss of interest to the countries was not large. The biggest loss of power among the powers should be Prussia, and the market became smaller.

Prussia's annexation of the North German region is different. The face of the British is only a small problem. The biggest trouble is to break the wealth road of the British capitalists.

Historically, Prussia annexed the North German region, but after joining the free trade system, the industry of the Kingdom of Prussia had been greatly developed at that time and was not afraid of British competition.

It is different now. If the Prussian government dared to join the free trade system during this period, the domestic national industry would be stillborn.

There is no way. In this era, the Kingdom of Prussia did not have a pillar industry with strong competitiveness. The industry relied entirely on cottage cottage British, or the cottage cottage British throughout the world.

The Prussian government stands on the opposite side of Austria. One of the reasons is that, after Austria controls the southern German region, it will increase the import tariffs on Prussian goods and directly push them out of the market by administrative means.

This is not likely to happen, but it will definitely happen.For the Kingdom of Prussia, which is industrializing, there is not enough market, it means nothing.

On the issue of North Germany, the London government cannot concession at all. Otherwise, Prime Minister George will step down in advance, and even a ticket to heaven will be included.

This is one of the reasons why the British want to divide Germany by three points. The interests of domestic capitalists have prompted the London government to take action.

As for the British colonies and the large market, that is fart.Most colonial markets were not developed in this era, and the main market is still in continental Europe.

The risks of ocean trade are much greater than those at the doorstep, and which capitalist would dismiss the money he earned?

In contrast, Southern Germany is different. Bavaria is the textile center of the German region. The biggest export product of the British in this era was textiles. The London government let the Kingdom of Bavaria and Austria leave.

In the mid-19th century, international politics has not only stayed in politics and military affairs, but the influence of the economy has also increased, especially in countries with strong capital, such as the United Kingdom.

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The Austrian counterattack was both unexpected and unexpected.The London government originally thought that Austria would threaten the Prussian government, but did not expect the Vienna government to directly magnify the move.

The effect of the big move is naturally very powerful, and the Prussian government has already expressed its attitude euphemistically-dare not play.

The reality tells the British that sometimes it is not possible to look at national interests completely. The personal interests of high-level government officials can also determine national politics.

Having determined the position of Napoleon III, the Austrians seized the loopholes of the coalition forces and could fight back unscrupulously.

"The situation has changed. The Prussian government was intimidated by Austria and prepared to withdraw. If we don't want to stop it, I'm afraid it won't take long for the Nordic Union of Three Courts to reproduce Europe." Prime Minister George Hamilton Gordon said seriously

The Russian-Austrian League has not been dismantled. If it becomes the Russian-Austrian League again, then nothing will be said. They will once again shrink their forces and return to the British Isles.

Henry the Home Secretary thought for a while and said: "Prime Minister, the Prussians may not have made up their minds, otherwise they should send troops to annex the North German region instead of communicating with us.

We can't help Russia and Austria, but there is still a way to deal with the Prussians. The Royal Navy will block the North Sea for a month, and the internal economic crisis in the Kingdom of Prussia will erupt. They cannot ignore this consequence.

Even if the Prussians and Austria unite to divide the German region, it does not mean that the North German region belongs to them.I am afraid that many countries will not give them the opportunity to do so, they will directly throw themselves into the arms of Austria.

In this case, the Prussian government cannot ignore this clearly. This expansion does not eliminate the crisis, it only delays it.

Russia is in the east, France is in the west, and Austria is in the south. The remaining area is surrounded by the sea. The geographical location of the Kingdom of Prussia is extremely bad.

Austria is very similar to them in that it is sandwiched between France and Russia.However, Austria can somehow develop in Italy and the Balkans, and the Prussians can only colonize overseas.

This is probably the reason why Frederick William IV did not dare to make up his mind. Without our acquiescence, they could only sleep in their homes and watch the countries continue to develop and grow."

This is the core reason for the collapse of the Nordic Three-Court Alliance. The alliance cannot bring greater benefits to the Kingdom of Prussia. To industrialize it is inseparable from the overseas market.

George Hamilton Gordon hesitated for a moment and made the decision: "Tell Thomas that this trial plan failed and the second set of plans was launched."

This is the most ideal plan, but not the only one.The London government does not think that everyone is a fool, and naturally prepared an emergency plan.

The reason why the British adopted this unreliable solution is very simple, the cost of implementation is low, and the benefits are large!

If they succeed, they are all happy, and if they fail, they will not lose. Why not give it a try?

Are they really failing now?

Obviously not!

The British stabbed a thorn in the Russian-Austrian alliance, which worsened the relations between the Austrian and Austrian people. At the same time, they also stimulated the French and provoked Austria's relations with European countries.

What about the British?Just by the foreign ministers working harder and balancing Austria's strategy, they have completed most of them.

Affected by the deterioration of the diplomatic situation, Austria will have to repair international relations for a long time to come. After all, the annexation of the South German region has stimulated everyone's sensitive nerves.

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Paris

The Prussian government withdrew from interfering with the coalition forces, the British plan naturally changed, and negotiations resumed.

Thomas once again proposed: "Everyone, considering the stability of the European continent, there must be a buffer between the big powers. I suggest that Baden, Hanover, Hamburg, Bremen ... and other German states should form a new country.

Considering the actual situation, the Kingdom of Prussia can exchange land with this nascent country, leaving enough buffer space between Pharm and Fao."

The recommendations of this meeting were much more reliable. At least Metternich thought so. Except for the absence of Baden, the British of other German states in South Germany did not put forward.

In order to maintain a certain buffer with the French, in order to obtain everyone's recognition, pay a principality of Baden, in Metternich's view this price can also be considered.

While thinking about Metternich, the French representative Auvergne first expressed his support: "Mr. Thomas ’s proposal is good. For the peace and stability of the European continent, it is necessary to leave a buffer between the big powers."

The reason is naturally beneficial to everyone's strategic security. The French now have neither the domineering power to dominate the world nor the strength to stand alone.

Since it cannot be swallowed, it is necessary to avoid conflicts with major powers as much as possible.As a member of vested interests, a stable European continent is in the interest of Britain and France.

His hometown is unstable, even if he opened up a colony overseas, is he not at ease?Do n’t look at the British provoking conflicts among European countries many times. In fact, they most want stability in Europe.

Of course, this kind of stability must be established in a situation where all countries have equal strength.Obviously, at this time, the countries on the European continent are mutually restrained, and no one can be alone, so it is necessary to stabilize.

And this new country dominated by the British will inevitably move closer to them politically, increasing their voice on the European continent.

At the same time, they have preserved their markets in the German region, and the government can reap the gratitude of the capitalists.

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Karl Worsell was also a little eager to try, but seeing Metternich did not express his position, considering that it involved the interests of Austria and was clearly stipulated in the covenant, he was not willing to take the initiative to support it.

It's no surprise that the Russians' current strategy is to go south to Constantinople. The European continent is temporarily unable to take care of it. A stable Europe is what they need.

Metternich thought for a while and said, "This issue involves the Principality of Baden and the Palatinate province of Bavaria. We must carefully consider this issue."

Seeing that the Austrians did not object, Prussia ’s representative Rotruf could not bear it. He knew that if he did not come out to fight for benefits now, they would lose money.

"No, the Rhineland region is the most important industrial area in the Kingdom of Prussia, and we cannot give it up like this!"

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