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Because of the distance, more than two months after the American Civil War broke out, the news reached Vienna.

Looking at the information in his hand, Prime Minister Felix spit out: "It seems that we have supported a pig teammate!"

From the standpoint of bystanders, the southern government took the initiative to provoke war, undoubtedly asking for trouble.No matter whether the northern government can finally be forced to compromise, it is not worth the loss.

Foreign Minister Weisenberg said with a sigh: "No, the southern government is not stupid, they are fearless.

If we continue in accordance with the previous script, it will be difficult for the southern government to get rid of the influence of various countries in the future.For the benefit of the future, they decided to take a risk. Anyway, Anglo-French and we helped."

Chancellor of the Exchequer Karl questioned: "But the time when the southern government launched the war was wrong, and the northern states did not prepare for the war at all. They can completely delay the war for several months."

Foreign Minister Weisenberg explained: "After a few months, the northern government compromised. Don't look at the Lincoln government clamoring for war. In fact, there are few soldiers in the northern government.

The political system in the United States is different from that in Europe. Their states have too much power, and the rights of the central government have been compressed.

Each state has its own army, and without the consent of the state government, the northern government has no right to command these troops.

Their control over the states is not as good as our control over several states.After the officers in the south left, the military strength of the central government was not as good as that of some powerful federal states.

Before the South started, most Americans opposed the civil war.The capitalists do support the northern government, but they will not carry guns to the battlefield.

With the intervention of various countries, many federal states can no longer tell the federal government.There will be no more than ten federal states willing to send troops, and the Lincoln government does not have the strength to resolve the southern government by force.

How can the southern government be autonomous without fighting a battle and showing its strength?European countries support them, it is not free!"

Interests are disorienting, and if you know there is danger, you will still do it.

Franz interrupted: "Well, no matter what the southern government thinks, the war has broken out. The life and death of the Americans has nothing to do with us.

For us, the primary goal is to split the United States.Although the situation is beyond the control, there is no worst case.

The geographical location of the United States is unique. They have not had a brutal war in the economy, and it is time for them to feel it once."

There is no reason that Franz is not vigilant, even if it is divided into two.Both of these Americas have a hegemonic foundation, and the division only delayed their growth.

The Southern Government is easy to manage, and since they like to play with the plantation economy, let them continue.The agricultural country will not be a threat, and Franz does not mind helping them solve the labor problem.

The northern government is different. Once the industrialization is completed, it will change qualitatively.Driven by interests, they played expansion, who can stop it?

Even if Franz has the determination to intervene again, in the case of Spain's decline, will Britain and France be willing to follow suit?

Using political means to split the United States actually conceals killing opportunities.Once the United States splits, the federal government will naturally sweep away, and its influence on the federal states will decline.

Since the southern states can leave the United States of America because of their interests, other states can also leave.

Once the split seeds are planted, the northern government will be busy in the future.As long as you think about it, the federal states underneath need to be independent, which is enough to collapse any government.

For example, if a state finds that it has suffered a loss from the federal government, it jumps out to discuss the conditions with the central government.If they cannot meet their interests, they must be independent.

Another example: conflicts of interest in various federal states, where is the federal government?To support one party, the other party will be independent.If it is not handled well, several states will declare independence together.

When it comes to creating contradictions, the British are the best at all, and they don't have to fight in Austria.In less than two decades, the American continent, like the European continent, is a small country.

Unfortunately, Franz's great plan died at the very beginning.The outbreak of civil war, the federal government must have obtained the command of the army of each state.With the military power at hand, the central government's control over the states will naturally rise to a higher level.

It is estimated that it will not take long for President Lincoln to amend the Constitution and patch it to abolish the legal basis for states to freely withdraw from the Federation.

Prince Wendisch Gratz, the Minister of the Interior, proposed: "Your Majesty, or not to order the ocean-going fleet to go to the Americas as soon as possible, first establish a foothold in Central America, and lay the foundation for armed intervention."

This foothold is not just a port.To be able to station tens of thousands of troops, and to ensure the supply of basic supplies, it is not enough for a small place.

Franz shook his head: "No need to worry, just follow the normal progress. Let's discuss first, where should we put our foothold?"

Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic replied: "Your Majesty, Nicaragua is the most suitable in terms of resources. We can borrow a place here.

If we want to intervene by force in the future, we actually choose to start from the western Pacific and attack the west coast of the United States, forcing the northern government to recognize the independence of the southern government."

Looking at the map, Franz's eyes lit up.In this era, the Panama Canal has not yet been opened, and the geographical position of the Americans is unique, and it has not yet been fully highlighted.

The main force of the US Navy is now in the core area of ​​the east coast, and the defense of the west coast is relatively weak.Once faced with the threat of war, regardless of whether the northern government will compromise, any state on the west coast will definitely withdraw from the war.

Without these few states, the demographic advantage of the North American government is not obvious.Without sufficient military superiority, it is almost impossible to win the war.

The three countries of Britain, France, and West are not soft persimmons. The navy went to the east coast, and even bombarded the east coast. The northern government would not want to compromise.

At least the eastern consortium can't stand it. They can't bear the cost of ruined foundation and continue to support the northern government to fight down.

Franz hesitated and said: "The plan is good, but then we have to station a naval fleet on the West Coast, and coordinate with the British to obtain supplies from Canada."

Foreign Minister Weisenberg replied: "Your Majesty, there is no diplomatic problem. We have signed a secret contract with the three countries of Britain, France and West to join forces to intervene in the American civil war.

Once the United States is divided, the British are the biggest profit-makers, and they have no reason to refuse."

After looking at the map, Franz made a decision: "The troops of five divisions were transferred from the country, two of which were dispatched to the Nanyang area in batches. .

In the short term, we will first expand and expand the two large islands in the Nanyang region and the surrounding islands.At the same time, make preparations for an expedition to the United States.

The other three divisions, one sent to Central America and two sent to the African continent, made a situation where we want to accelerate the overseas colonization process.

The ocean-going fleet was divided into two, leaving two armored ships and a part of the affiliated fleet in Nicaragua, and the rest continued to visit the countries of the Americas.

Do n’t worry, the American Civil War is not able to determine the outcome of a day or two.The Army will be in place within two years, and the Navy will proceed at a normal pace."

When true is false, false is true.

Franz ’s plan was not chaotic, history has changed, and no one knows what the American Civil War will be.

Whether armed intervention is required or not is unknown.Austria ’s strategic plan is clearly impossible to revolve around the American Civil War.

Otherwise, if the US civil war is deadlocked and the time for intervention is delayed, then can the Austrian army wait forever?

Interference also requires cost considerations.So Franz decided to make preparations for military intervention while colonizing.

As for the ocean-going fleet, when they visit the southern government, they will be packaged and sold to them.It is estimated that by this time next year, the navy in the north will almost block the south.

Take advantage of the fire and try to sell it to sky high prices.Franz did not have any pressure, and the slave owner's money was not made in vain.