Holy Roman Empire

January 1, 1855 was a memorable day in European history. On this day, the "four-nation convention" came into effect, and the European continent entered the era of the new Vienna system.

In accordance with the provisions of the treaty, all countries begin to fulfill their responsibilities and obligations.British soldiers who "misaded" into the Serbian region have also been repatriated.

The British soldiers could have left when the negotiations started, but they have not been idle for so long in the Serbian region.

Although the London government paid them the living expenses, but there was no pocket money in their pockets, the bureaucrats of the London government would not send the military pay.

Austria only disarmed them and did not restrict their personal freedom.In addition to a fixed place to dine and eat, a few kilometers away, the tavern is their favorite.

The Austrian government is only responsible for providing three meals a day, additional consumption, pay for it yourself!The days of sitting in the mountains and the sky soon made the British soldiers very poor. The days without money were not easy, and it would be unbearable for a long time.

Violation of discipline?Now that the Serbian region is under military control, there is a risk of getting caught.

At this time, the local area was under reconstruction, lacking young and strong labor, and making their lives more comfortable. Many soldiers worked part-time to earn pocket money.

The young and strong in Serbia suffered heavy losses, the male-female ratio was severely out of balance, and the mixing time was long. Many British soldiers also set up families there.

With a family, there is naturally concern for the local.In this era of inconvenient transportation, this distinction is a farewell for most people. If it is not repeatedly urged by the British government, it is estimated that it will take longer.

The Austrian government accommodated a total of 2,183 British soldiers. When they finally left, the team had grown to 3,128, and the increase was naturally a family member.

No matter how the British Cabinet feels after receiving this news, anyway, after Franz received this news, the whole person was in a circle.

However, considering the special situation in Serbia, he will understand.Women of the right age are always going to get married, and the local lack of youth can only be found outside.

The British brand is still very useful in this era, at least for the locals in Serbia, this identity is still tempting.

Cross-border marriages are legal in Austria, as long as both parties voluntarily and then go to the church to complete the registration, they are protected by law.

Not only the British soldiers, but many Austrian troops in Serbia also have the same situation. For this reason, the General Staff also had a dispute. Finally, in the context of national integration, the government gave the green light.

It's impossible to block it. There is still some kind of Franz. What do you think I would like to play a mandarin duck?It was only an increase in the living expenses of the families of British soldiers, which caused the London government to pay for it.

Politically, this has also become a testimony to the friendship between Britain and Austria, at least in the British media.John Bull also wants to save face, and the real reason is no longer investigated.

This is just a small episode, it is nothing more than leaving a tea talk after the meal, and soon passed.

On the day the treaty entered into force, Austria also completed a contract with the Ottoman Empire.The Ottoman Empire acknowledged the defeat and ceded Serbia, Wallachia, Moldavia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina to Austria, and the territorial sovereignty of the above regions was officially changed.

The territorial cession has nothing to hesitate, and it is separated by France and Russia. Even if this area is given to the Ottoman Empire, they are powerless.

In contrast, the French and the Ottoman Empire's territorial transaction had a dispute. The French representative directly issued a loan receipt to pay, and the Ottomans were naturally dissatisfied.

Say good cash transactions, how can you repent now?But the French don't think so. Deducting 200 million francs from debt is not cash payment?

Anyway, whatever the Ottomans protested, the Paris government made up their minds. What the cash could not give was debt reduction.

No way, the French government is not rich now.The Near East War has now hit, and the French government's military expenditure is also an astronomical figure, and Napoleon III also has headaches for financial problems.

Moreover, after the loss of the Balkan peninsula, the solvency of the Ottoman Empire also declined significantly. If these debts are not reduced, whether these loans can be recovered is a problem.

The capitalists refused to take this risk, so they encouraged the French government to take over the debt. Naturally, Napoleon III agreed to win the hearts of the people.

The dispute is controversial, and it still does not affect the performance of the treaty.International loans are usually overlord contracts, and soon the French found the interpretation clauses on the loan contracts, which proved the legitimacy of their doing so, causing the Ottomans to shut their mouths obediently.

The treaties were all carried out normally, the new Vienna system was established, and the clouds of war over the European continent disappeared.

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St petersburg

All the streets and alleys are celebrating this great victory, but this does not include the top of the tsarist government. Since their family knows their own affairs, they are very clear about how much water this victory has.

If it wasn't for the sudden plague, which struck the confidence of the French, it is estimated that at this time the Russian army was still fighting in Constantinople.

Nicholas I roared in the Winter Palace: "Why can't the great Russian Empire even get a little post-war pension?"

Grey animals are not valuable, but after all, they have won the battle.Those who survived will also have to give some rewards, and they will not be able to meet the official requirements. A little bounty will always be issued!

If these jobs are not done well, who will kill the tsar next time?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Ali Stanley Rod, replied with a bitter smile: "Your Majesty, the casualties of this war are too great, Constantinople needs to be rebuilt, and the government's finances have long been out of pocket. Now, one hundred million rubles have to be paid out , It's too difficult. "

Constantinople must be rebuilt. This is a dual demand in politics and religion. Even if it is to sell iron in the pot, the Tsarist government can only stand on its head.

Post-war pensions and bounty must also be paid, both of which are equally important.This is undoubtedly a test for Russian finance.

The Russians have to thank the plague for bringing the war to an end. If it drags on for another year and a half, they will not be able to make money even if they smash the pot and sell the iron.

Nicholas I yelled sharply: "If you have no money, think of a way out. The financial difficulties do not need you to remind. Now the task of the Ministry of Finance is to find a way to solve this financial crisis.

In any case, post-war pensions must be paid, and Constantinople ’s reconstruction costs must also be raised."

"Your Majesty, the best way now is to raise funds for the reconstruction of Constantinople from the private sector. If it does not work, you can only raise taxes.

The government lacks money, and we can try to avoid giving cash directly after the war, for example, giving soldiers and their families free citizenship.

You can also learn from the Austrians, grant land to ordinary soldiers based on credit, and reduce financial expenses."Ari Stanley Rhodes replied

The Russian Empire's serfs got rid of their identity restrictions, that is, they served as soldiers for His Majesty the Tsar, and they could become freemen by making military achievements.

This road is very narrow. The serf is the private property of the nobles, and the tsar can not be deprived of it casually. While granting the status of free citizen, he must also compensate the serf owner.

Now the meaning of Arestanley Rod is undoubtedly playing the land in the newly occupied area.In any case, the land in Bulgaria is more fertile than most parts of the Russian Empire.

These lands are also wealth and can be used to trade with nobles.The serf had no private property, and the land was rewarded to the soldiers rather than the landlord.

Now that everyone has benefited, it is naturally not a problem to grant these serf-soldier soldiers a free citizenship, and it is easy to say that the government has to charge Constantinople reconstruction tax.

This is based on the victory of the Near East War. Otherwise, if you want to give so many soldiers a free citizenship, it is estimated that the nobles have not been so easy to compromise.

The liberation of serfs is not so easy. As the Chancellor of the Treasury, Ali Stanley Rod did not dare to speak directly about the liberation of serfs, but used roundabout means to take advantage of post-war rewards to release some of them.

Nicholas I was not a fool, and soon understood the meaning of Arestan Rhodes.The total number of Russian soldiers who participated in the Near East War is almost two million.

Most of them are serf-borns. If these people and their families are turned into free people, then they will undoubtedly tear the abolition of slaves.

The danger of serfdom Nicholas I was clear. If it wasn't for too much resistance, he would have started to do it.

After the outbreak of the Near East War, let them see the strength of the capitalist countries, the upper Russians have realized that they must abolish serfdom before they can catch up.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to win the award, this is very operable.Even if this trial failed, the government did not directly announce the abolition of serfdom, so there is room for relaxation with the nobility.

After thinking about all this, Nicholas I nodded his head and expressed his agreement with Ari Stanley Rod's plan.

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