Holy Roman Empire

It was only after the outbreak of the Central Asian War that the Persian government discovered that it had been pitted by the Russians, or that it had been pitted by the bureaucrats of the tsarist government.

The so-called aid was indeed given, but it was only a little slower in action, and a discount in volume was made.

The trivial problems of ordinary times turned into big problems during the war. Because the support was not good enough, the Persian army on the battlefield was crushed by the British from the beginning.

For its own security, the Persian government decided to introduce third-party forces to balance the British and Russian forces and end the war as soon as possible.

Regrettably, the Persian government officials did not have a good brain, and found Americans in the first place, trying to use the power of Americans to balance Britain and Russia.

It is a pity that in this era, the United States is not the coquettish United States in the later generations. There may still be some say in the American question. Who knows them in Central Asia?

Seeing that the British and Russian attitudes are forcibly but just want to share the privileges of Americans, it is natural to counsel the first time.Of course, neither counsel nor nobody listens to them.

Frustrated, the Persian government once again turned its attention to the European continent, seeking help from France and Austria.

Vienna

Metternich handed a document to Franz and said, "Your Majesty, this is a diplomatic note sent by the Persian government. I hope we can mediate this Central Asian war."

After going through it again, Franz shook his head and said, "Reject the Persian government, we have no need to participate in the affairs of the Persian region."

The government of Vienna also wanted to kill Britain and Russia in Central Asia. At this time, they ran over to mediate, didn't they eat enough to support?

As for the economic benefits promised by the Persian government, in fact, it is also very tasteless for Austria.At present, Austria's leading products in international trade are refined agricultural products, and a small amount of industrial products and machinery are also exported.

The food of the Persians can be self-sufficient and cannot afford Austrian refined agricultural products.The Persians are still a traditional feudal dynasty. They do not have much demand for industrial products and mechanical equipment, and they have to face the British to compete with you. There is not much profit at all.

Before the Suez Canal was dug, Franz was not prepared to participate in the affairs of the Persian region.If he had the skill, he might as well infiltrate into the Arabian Peninsula, at least the Sinai Peninsula as a stronghold.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Metternich replied

Obviously, he has no interest in interfering in Persian affairs.Perhaps it is older and conservative, or it may simply be from the perspective of interests.

None of this matters. In the context of continuous reforms, Franz still needs the conservatives to pull the brakes, otherwise it will be miserable to suddenly jump out of the line.

The reforms of many veteran empires tend to die faster, the main reason is that they have not grasped that degree.Need to apply fierce medicine, that is half-dead to live, only to fight back.

Obviously, the New Holy Roman Empire hadn't reached that part yet. The Ottoman Empire next door really needed medicine. It was dying since the loss of the Balkan Peninsula.

Navy Secretary Philcos suggested: "Your Majesty, the island of Corfu has always been known as the gateway to Venice. Without taking the Adriatic here, it cannot be regarded as truly safe.

Although the British only included the Ionian Islands as a protected area, and did not station heavy troops, but the potential threat still exists, we must wait for the opportunity to win here."

Strength is always the best confidence. With the service of Frederick, the Austrian navy has begun to endure the desire to win the portal.

Franz nodded and said: "This problem is now a bit troublesome to deal with, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can first contact the British to see if it can be sold to us.

As far as I know, it seems that the local residents are very cold to the British. The puppet government they support in the local area does not have popular support. When necessary, they can plan local riots."

Franz will not worry if the British will let go.Once the Indian rebellion broke out, the British government would not be able to compromise.

It's just that fish and bear's paws can't have both. Once you get this, you can't exchange interests with the British in other regions.

Metternich replied: "Your Majesty, if it is just a Corfu island, the British will probably let go, and they are also worried that we will take advantage of the Ottoman looting.

The British Foreign Office and the French have been in frequent contact recently. They are very likely to win over the French and prevent our expansion in the Mediterranean."

Kofu is only one of the Ionian Islands and is very important for Austria, but it is also true for the British.

Since obtaining local protection in 1815, the London government has not stationed heavy soldiers on the island.On the one hand, in order not to stimulate Austria, on the other hand, it is really unnecessary.

As for the containment of Austria?Whether it is in Malta or the Strait of Gibraltar, why go to the door?

Each additional military base is accompanied by huge military expenditures.The London government is rich, but they are not stupid.

Prime Minister Felix said: "There are not many places in the Mediterranean area that can be expanded. The rest of the area is either the territory of Britain and France or the sphere of influence of the Ottoman Empire.

The Vienna system has just been established and it is still very fragile. At this time, any action we have to take must be cautious."

Navy Secretary Philcos analyzed: "The Egyptian region cannot be touched. This is an agreement we have reached with Britain and France and cannot be violated.

We have given up in Morocco. Algeria is in the pockets of the French. Tunisia is also regarded by Napoleon III as meat on the chopping board. If we do not want to clash with the French, these areas cannot move.

Not to mention the homeland of the Ottoman Empire, if they are defeated, it will only cost the Russians less than good for us.

The most strategic place left is Crete.Occupying here, our sphere of influence extends to the Aegean Sea, and also increases the right to speak in the Mediterranean."

As for Cyprus, it is now only of strategic value to the Ottoman Empire. For Austria, it may not be until mid to late next century that it will be able to see its strategic value.

Not to mention Libya, the country of the desert is not worthy of fame, and the total population is only five or six hundred thousand nomads. The British and French have not expanded here, not because they have no strength, mainly because they have no value.

The elite of the same era, everyone has the same vision, and the place that the British and French do not look down on, the Vienna government naturally has no interest.

Franz said casually: "The Ottoman Empire's finances are very bad. If the remaining sites of the Balkan Peninsula were not sold to the French, it is estimated that they would not even have interest.

Now the Sudanese government is reforming. Presumably it is very short of money. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can contact them to buy or rent Crete and Cyprus.

If they are willing to sell the sovereignty of the Libya region, they can also take it down.In the future, we may build a railway from Libya to the Gulf of Guinea, which is very helpful for us to consolidate local rule."

It is useless to say anything else. Anything that predicts the future and strategic vision is something that the brain can do.Without the protagonist halo, it is the kind that can't survive three episodes.

It can be used to flicker ordinary people. The elites of this era still don't dream.People will only come to a conclusion-the emperor is crazy!

It is most useful to talk directly about the benefits that everyone can see.If you ca n’t convince everyone, just go forcibly, then be prepared to be an orphan, or the kind that may betray everyone at any time.

Just like now, Franz believes that the Congo Basin is Austria ’s most valuable colony, and the Vienna government thinks that the Gulf of Guinea is Austria ’s most valuable colony.

Knowing to know, but Franz is not prepared to convince everyone.

The benefits of the Gulf of Guinea are tangible, and it will be profitable in a year or two, but there is no continuous investment in the Congo Basin for three to five years, and no return can be seen.

It is said that the future is the most nonsense. The international situation is ever-changing. The attribution of the future colonies is unknown. What are the prospects for development?

All European countries have the same attitude towards colonies. A colony that can make money in a short period of time is a good land, and a region that does not benefit from it is a bad land.

Grand Duke Louis objected: "Your Majesty, we don't need to invest too much energy in the Mediterranean area. All areas except Kofu are very tasteless.

There is neither much strategic value nor economic value.It is better to take the opportunity to develop forces in the Pacific region. Not long ago, news came from the Far East that Britain and France are preparing for a major operation. We can also participate."

Franz shook his head and said, "Following Britain and France, how much benefit can we get?

The navy traveled back and forth to the Far East, and one year passed. In addition to the time of the war, it may be two years.

If we have this effort, we might as well continue to open up colonies on the African continent.Pulling too long on the front is not good for us, and the benefits that can be kept are the real benefits."

This reason is not sufficient, but it is very appetizing to everyone.There are no radicals in the Vienna cabinet. Franz thinks he is radical enough. If there are more radicals in the Vienna government, something will happen.

Throughout the history of the world, all the countries in power of the radicals ended in tragedy.Even if it is a success, it is only a momentary success, and in the end it is inevitable that even the profit will be lost.

Just like now, if it is a radical activist, who would use diplomatic means to go straight ahead.

In the eyes of many people, bullying the Ottoman Empire is nothing to worry about.

Actually?While expanding and grabbing the land, the number of enemies is increasing, and behind each success, it is one point closer to failure.

The tolerance of all countries has a bottom line. The First World War in history is definitely not just because countries saw the threat of Germany and launched a war.

More is the continuous expansion of Germany, which stirs the nerves of various countries. The benefits involved once or twice are not great, and everyone will endure. After ten or eight times, there is nothing more to say, of course, beating him.

Would the situation be so bad if the government of William II could hold back, not stimulate the British, and pretend to be grandchildren for a few more years?

The answer is: no!

As long as the Germans do not blindly expand the navy, they do not rush to pull Italy on board.It seems to the outside world that the German-Austrian alliance and the French-Russian treaty are evenly matched. Out of the European continent's balancing strategy, it is impossible for John Bull to personally end the game.

Other conditions cannot be guaranteed. It can still be achieved by fighting for ten more years.

What does ten years mean?This means that the national strength of Germany can go further, the population can be increased by 10 million, and the advantage over salted fish France will be more obvious.

It also means that the Russian Empire is declining, the internal conflicts are more intense, and the pressure on the Eastern Front is also less.

With one increase and one decrease, even if you cannot win a complete victory, you can defeat France and Russia and force the British to compromise and share world hegemony.

There is no history. The radical Junker nobles created the glory of the Second German Empire with one hand, and also buried the empire with one hand.