Holy Roman Empire
240 The Age of Powers
When Constantinople was at war, a meeting to decide the fate of the Greek kingdom also began.
The location is still in Paris. In order to improve France's international status, Napoleon III was very keen to hold such events after he succeeded.
On this small issue, everyone has no intention of arguing with them, no matter where they are negotiating, the final result is the same.
Both the London government and the Austrian government lack such prestige.It is not that the belligerent country involves face-saving and must win or lose.
People in this era do not lack the spirit of internationalism. The activities of the Greek government have attracted many countries to participate. Of course, except for a few big countries, most countries have no say.
Britain and France are at war with Russia. The Greek issue also involves this war. Britain and France have unkindly excluded the Russians from the meeting. This is also a blow to the Greek kingdom.
Originally, Otto I also wanted to meet in Athens. He invited all representatives from various countries as a neutral country and used international pressure to force the British to withdraw their troops.
Obviously, the Greek government does not have such a big say.The French proposed to convene a meeting in Paris. The Vienna government did not matter. The British did not want to dispute the French for this small issue. The matter was settled.
The Greek Foreign Minister Skbata said with an angry face: "Allied soldiers entered our country without permission, and seriously violated our sovereignty.
As a neutral country, we have raised serious protests against this wanton violation of our sovereignty. We demand that the coalition forces immediately stop this violation and evacuate the Greek peninsula."
There is no issue of compensation. Skbatta is lack of confidence, just expect the coalition to evacuate, and the cause of the loss is their own responsibility.
This time the army entered the Greek Kingdom, including the British army, the Sardinian army, and the Ottoman army.Because of the alliance between France and these three countries on the Near East battlefield, it became the New Holy Roman Empire to mediate this incident.
There is no problem, the war between the Austrian Empire and the Ottoman Empire is not over, but the New Holy Roman Empire is a neutral country.
Such wonderful things happened too much in the era of the Shinra Empire.In a war between a princely state and foreigners, the Holy Roman Empire can still remain neutral.
This is a problem left over by history. All European countries acknowledge this situation, and it is no big deal to come again now.
Anyway, it was not Britain and France who were fighting against Austria. They would not care if the Ottoman Empire felt insulted.Now that the war is in progress, the Ottoman Empire has begun to fight soy sauce, and its position in the alliance is naturally inevitable.
Of course, the Sudanese government will not protest against this trivial matter. Fortunately, they also have an armistice treaty with Austria. They can say that the war between the two countries is over.
The Sudanese government that has already fought in this war has no temper at all, so that they are clearly aware of the lack of their own strength. In addition to reforming and strengthening, it is also very important to have a good relationship with the major powers.
The Russians can be regarded as the only exception. Their rivals in the Ottoman Empire have no possibility of compromise, and they are still fighting.
British Foreign Secretary Thomas said lightly: "Mr. Skbata, how can this be said to enter your country's territory for no reason?
The main problem of coalition forces entering your country's territory is to pursue enemy forces. This is for your country's security.
We also informed you in advance, and only after receiving your acquiescence, the coalition forces entered your country ’s territory.
If you can hand over this group of rebels that stray into your country ’s territory, we can immediately withdraw your troops."
If the protest is useful, what is the army doing?
Now that the Kingdom of Greece is confused, the British naturally follow the rogue.Without force to resist, even if it is the default, there is nothing wrong with this understanding.
The British simply did not admit that the coalition forces had forcibly entered the Greek territory. The Greeks agreed that the Greeks had acquiesced. The evidence was that the Greeks did not block them.
Now that the Greeks are to hand over the rebels, it is the generals.On the bright side, the Greek government could not admit that these troops were related to them. The British directly regarded these people as rebels of the Ottoman Empire.
Since it is a rebel army, it is the family affair of the Ottoman Empire and does not apply to the post-war repatriation regulations of neutral nations.
The British made it reasonable for them to hand over the rebels. If the Greek government was unable to hand over the rebels, it was suspected of covering up or supporting the rebels.Allied forces have taken military action to cross-border strikes, which is just over.
Scbatta died down in an instant, playing rogues. They were really not rivals of the British. They fell into embarrassment in three or five times.
They dared not admit to sending troops to attack the Ottoman Empire. Both Britain and France are allies of the Ottoman Empire. If they admit this, it will be over.
But now they can't complete the British proposal and hand over the "rebels"?What a joke, if you dare to do this, it is estimated that there is no need to wait for the British to start, the people in the country will first react.
No one helped him to speak on this issue, right and left in front of him, want to pretend to be silly and confused, really when John Bull is a fool?
Even if France and Austria do not want the British to annex Greece, it is impossible to be as stupid as the Greeks on this issue.Everyone still has a face, especially when it comes to the British. The dignity of the British Empire cannot be blasphemy.
At the beginning of the negotiations, the Greek representative fell into a trap. As the mediator of the new Holy Roman Empire, Mendeneide, naturally he could not let him continue to jump into the pit.
"The causes and consequences of the incident are clear to everyone sitting here. Now you don't have to continue to circle. Let's go straight to the topic and discuss the most realistic issues!"
Mentnide's meaning is obvious, the British are not able to afford Greece, the wrong things have to pay.In the face of the facts, if you try to pass the stage, do not dream.
The powers do not need evidence to do things, as long as they think it is true.I didn't tear the window paper, it was just that everyone saw it and didn't say it was broken, what should I do or what should I do in the end.
French Foreign Minister Auvergne said lightly: "In view of what the Greek government did in this war, we need to impose certain sanctions."
What he meant was obvious, blocking the British mouths with sanctions, preventing them from proposing to turn the Greek kingdom into a colony.
Is the London government determined to annex the Kingdom of Greece at this time?the answer is negative.
The London government is scorched by public opinion and is still trying to solve the logistics problems of the expeditionary army, where there is still extra energy to do things.
Now the voice of the London government advocating the colonization of the Greek kingdom has just emerged, and it is still far from becoming mainstream.
If countries do not object, then they will swallow.Eating the Kingdom of Greece, John Bull has this appetite.
But when the French proposed to hold a Paris conference and the Austrians deceived themselves under the brand of the New Holy Roman Empire as a mediator, Thomas knew that it would be impossible to annex the Kingdom of Greece.
Although the strategic value of the Greek Kingdom is high, its own interests are not rich, and it is not worth the British to turn their backs for them and France and Austria.
Thomas tentatively said: "In view of the fact that the Greek Kingdom sent troops to our ally, the Ottoman Empire, without declaring war, I propose to abolish the Greek government and the king and let the Chinese government take charge of Greek affairs."
Mentene objected: "Mr. Thomas, I'm afraid it's overdone.
The Greek government is directly responsible for this matter, and recalls are due, but the abolition of the king is over.
The dignity of the monarch cannot be blasphemy. The Greek government is leading the incident. It has nothing to do with His Majesty Otto I. He should not be held responsible for it.
After the dismissal of the Greek government, there will definitely be some chaos. Your country alone will take charge of Greek affairs. I am afraid that it will be a bit difficult. It is better for us to manage it together!"
There are no problems, and there are usually several situations in which the king is abolished on the European continent. To sum up, it is-if it is not in the right position, or if it is expelled by the people, Otto I is not enough.
As a member of a monarchy, maintaining the dignity of a monarch is a required course for everyone.
Thomas is only a temptation. If he insists on abolishing Otto I, there will be no benefit to his personal political future. The real interest is still in the escrow of the Kingdom of Greece.
"Yes, what happened in the Kingdom of Greece is an international issue that cannot allow your government to bear all the pressure. As a responsible big country, France is willing to do its part." French Foreign Minister Auvergne agreed.
No matter how beautiful he said, in the final analysis, it was still for the benefit.Obviously, the interests of the Near East are not prepared by the French.
Soon the meeting entered the state of the game of the three countries of Britain, France and Austria, and the Greek representative has been left aside.
Naples, Tuscany, the Papal State, and the Kingdom of Sardinia, these four stakeholders are silent from start to finish.
Being able to participate in this meeting is for them to give face to the powers.
Although the Greek issue is related to their interests, everyone still has self-knowledge and knows that gods fight against mortal victims, so it is better to avoid them to avoid being affected by pond fish.
Not to mention the representatives of other European countries. It is not that the Mediterranean countries are not involved in their own interests. Of course, it is not their own business.
Do not see any interest at all, but also to participate in the game between the three major powers?
In this era, the rulers of small countries that can survive on the European continent are smart people, and no one will die like this.
After more than half a month of fierce fighting, the three countries finally reached an agreement, and all countries signed the "Resolution of the Kingdom of Greece."
Otto I's throne was preserved, and the Greek cabinet government was responsible for this matter, and must take the blame and resign.
The three countries of Britain, France, Austria and France formed an international supervision group to guide the reorganization of the new government of the Kingdom of Greece.
Nominally, the three countries hosted Greece, and the actual benefits were distributed to the British. The French took the second place, followed by the French. The New Holy Roman Empire made the least amount of soy sauce.
This can be regarded as the need of each. The British have the best interests of Greece. The two countries have prevented the British from annexing the Kingdom of Greece, and Otto I successfully saved the throne.
The interests of the Ottoman Empire were sacrificed. The war reparations they had dreamed of were not received. The poor jingle of the Greek kingdom had no money to pay at all.
The Greek government is under the control of the three countries. Can't you expect to pay them out of their pockets?
For a long time to come, the Greek government ’s finances will be used to repay British and French debts. Because of the war, the Greek government has already overdue several loans.
Of course, this kind of escrow is only temporary, and no one can dominate a single country under the mutual restraint of the three countries. Naturally, it is impossible for the long-term escrow to continue. After the new government is established, the power will be transferred to the new government.
Fiscal escrow may take longer, and the Kingdom of Greece must be able to repay its debts on time before they can regain financial autonomy.
The Greek government fully opened the market and ports to the three countries. The ships of the three countries obtained the rights of free navigation and garrison in the Kingdom of Greece. The customs, coinage rights, tobacco and salt taxes, and road construction rights all fell into the hands of the three countries.
Obviously, in addition to the distribution of benefits, it also means to target the Russians.The British and French established another blockade line outside the two straits. The British and French navies can contain the Russians at any time by using the Aegean Sea's many islands.
This can only be regarded as a demonstration. The Russians did not even get Constantinople. The first Bosphorus could not be controlled. The Aegean Sea was too far away from them.
The signing of the "Resolution of the Kingdom of Greece" marks the full arrival of the era of powers.
In this era, as long as the powers agree, they can decide the destiny of a country.The essence of the world of weak meat and strong food is vividly reflected.