Holy Roman Empire

On April 6, 1869, the weather in Stockholm was exceptionally clear. Amidst the laughter of the people, the Nordic Federation was established.

After the collapse of the Kalmar Union, the three Nordic countries once again completed their unification.The only regret is that the absence of Finland, the Baltic region is gone, there is no glory in the peak period.

The emergence of the Nordic Federation also means that Sweden, Denmark and Norway, the three European fringe countries, can make their voice heard in the world.

Franz did not go to the ceremony in person. It was really inconvenient to go out in this era.Unless it is a lively master, everyone is generally not enthusiastic about going abroad.

The Nordic reunification had no effect on Austria, but the Russians had the headache.Presumably at this time, Alexander II's expression must be very exciting. With the emergence of the Nordic Federation, the defense pressure of Russia's northern frontier can increase a lot.

With the example of Prussia, who can guarantee that the Nordic Federation will not follow suit?If it were to come again and dig Finland away, then the Russian Empire would have to relocate the capital.

Saint Petersburg is indeed a good place, but unfortunately the pressure on national defense is a little bit greater.It doesn't matter when the Russian Empire is strong. Once it falls into a state of decline, it is dangerous.

In contrast, Moscow is much better.Located in the center of the land of Russia and Eastern Europe, it is basically absolutely safe in strategy. When the enemy hits here, they will be wiped out in winter.

There are granaries around the Moscow area, so don't worry about food issues.There are also rivers that are convenient for material transportation, and transportation is also convenient. It is perfect to build a few more railways.

Of course, Poland did not lose the front, there are sea transportation, St. Petersburg also has an advantage.Moscow still needs development, and moving the capital must at least build the railway network first.

Alexander II certainly did not think so much. With both political and military repression, the rebels are now compressed in the Moscow region.

After this toss, the economy in the Moscow region has been devastated.The bourgeoisie who supported the revolutionary party lifted a stone and smashed himself in the foot.

It is easy to launch an uprising, but it is difficult to control it.I originally supported the Revolutionary Party just to fight for rights and interests. Now that I haven't got my rights, I have taken it in first.

When the civil war broke out, in the face of life and death, the Revolutionary Party did not politely requisition them, requisition requisitions, fight against the white stripe.

In short, they lost a lot.Unless the rebels win, these early investments may still be recovered.

If the rebels fail, whether they can escape the czarist government's cleansing is a question.Alexander II's mind was not small, but he could not tolerate the anti-thief.

Such a negative example, Franz will naturally be much hyped.Recently, the Vienna newspapers reported that the Moscow rebels had suddenly increased, and their positions determined their opinions.

The stains of the rebels were naturally magnified and incidentally beautified the tsarist government.Everyone is a monarchy.

Otherwise, Alexander II had lost the Russian-Russian war, and it was already the endorsement of the faint monarch. How could it be confused with the title of Lord of Reform?

Not only Austria, most of the media in Europe did not blame the defeat of the war on Alexander II, but the bureaucracy that he washed away was blamed.

Including news covering the Prussian-Russian war, it also deliberately or unintentionally downplayed the Kingdom of Prussia, emphasizing the corruption of the Russian bureaucracy that led to the defeat of the war. Obviously everyone is not happy to accept the fact that Prussia has risen.

Although the Kingdom of Prussia defeated the Russian Empire and became a member of the European Power Club, they did not replace the Russians.

Originally, Europe was dominated by the four major powers, but now the Russians are out and the three Anglo-French powers dominate Europe. The Kingdom of Prussia did not obtain the desired international status.

The international status of this era is not only status, but also the division of interests.As vested interests, the three countries of England, France, Austria and France did not mean to assign the right to speak to Prussia.

This hurt the Berlin government. The three countries of Britain, France and Austria can be regarded as world empires. Everyone has a large colony, and divided the world together with Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands.

As a newly rising power, Prussia is embarrassed.It is now the last train of the colonial era. The old colonial empire has completed the horse race. Even if there is no actual occupation, it will first swear sovereignty.

The leftovers left to the Prussians are not even cold, except for a small colony in Asia, Prussia is not visible.

It was very unfavorable for the Kingdom of Prussia, which recovered its economy after the war, but the world is so big that it really did not stay.

There was also a colonial meeting to divide the African continent in time and space, which is now unnecessary.It's about to be divided up, and what international conferences are needed.

At least this is the case in coastal areas. Most of the area is occupied by the three countries Anglo-French, Portugal and Spain also occupy some areas, and the Netherlands is squeezed out.

This does not need to say to give up the colony, there is simply not much land to colonize.Moreover, they do not have the strength to invest overseas, and it is good to be able to keep a small colony in the Indochina Peninsula.

In desperation, Prussia can only develop itself.The arrival of the Japanese delegation at this time was welcomed by the Berlin government.

No matter how small a mosquito is, it is meat. Even if you add an overseas trading partner, it may promote the development of the domestic economy.

The Berlin government took the opportunity to sell many products to the flattered Japanese delegation, and the best-selling ones were second-hand weapons and equipment.

The strong army is the first step of the Meiji Restoration and the most important step.The Japanese do nothing wrong in this regard. In this era of weak meat and strong food, there is not enough force. No amount of wealth is prepared for others.

Prussia's efforts to expand the East Asian market did not attract outside attention.In the impression of everyone, the Japanese government is very poor, including Franz, who ignores the madness of the Japanese in developing military affairs.

In 1869, the Japanese delegation and Prussia signed a large foreign trade order of 1.58 million Aegis.This number is not small anymore. In a single foreign trade transaction contract, it can be ranked in the top 20 of the year.

The surprise in the newspaper only made the capitalists sigh that they missed an opportunity to make money. Franz never read such business news.

Now he is reviewing the development strategy plan of the province of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As one of the poorest provinces in Austria, the current government of Bosnia and Herzegovina does not intend to continue salted fish.

This was also forced out. The previous provincial governments just needed to do a good job, and their political achievements came out. By the time their predecessors had done it, they had already done it.

The population of Bosnia and Herzegovina is small and has been thoroughly cleaned up. After more than a decade of persistence, the assimilation work has already come to an end.

Languages ​​and characters have been unified, and customs and customs are almost the same.By the time of this government, this fixed political achievement could not be brushed off.

Years have urged people to age, and time hastily passed away. Many people in the Austrian cabinet are old, and the transition is the matter of these years.

Candidates who are eligible for re-positioning are all outstanding in governing local political achievements.This does not mean that local officials will have no chance, as long as they have outstanding political achievements, they can also counterattack their ranks.

Even taking a step back and becoming a minister of a certain ministry is a step further.Ambitious people will not miss this opportunity.

Franz is not afraid of the ambition of his people, and ambition also represents motivation.If it were all a bunch of salted fish waiting to die, it would be a disaster.

Austria's bureaucratic system model has been climbing up step by step. Without the achievements of the local government, it is impossible to enter the cabinet.

Even if you want to form a party and run private, you still need that opportunity.Without political achievements, it is impossible to climb at all, no matter how extensive the network of contacts is, staying below is still in vain.

It is far easier to split a faction than to establish a faction.The bureaucrats themselves are competing with each other. Once the main figures in the faction become political enemies, they will fight.

This often just needs a position to achieve the goal.If the bureaucrats all became a group, then it only shows that the emperor was too stupid.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is not completely without advantages, at least there are mines.Including: coal, iron, copper, manganese, lead, mercury, silver, lignite, bauxite, lead-zinc mine, asbestos, rock salt, barite and other minerals.

These are all gifts of nature and the foundation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's economic development.The government of Bosnia and Herzegovina is ready to mine, not only mining but also developing heavy industry.

Simply put, it is steelmaking, copper smelting, and by the way selling salt.Of course, other minerals will be developed, but now these three items are more "money."

Franz remembers that the heavy industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the original space-time had developed well, but then it fell because of the war.

Although there are many mountains in Bosnia and Herzegovina, there are rivers here and water transportation can be developed.If the railway feeder line is extended, the development of heavy industry has potential.

Austria ’s heavy industry is too concentrated in the Bohemian region. It does not matter in the peace era. In the war years, the Bohemian region is too close to the front.

The conditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina are naturally inferior to those in Bohemia, but the establishment of a smaller heavy industry base is not a problem.

Not only in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but many areas in the Balkan Peninsula have the potential to develop heavy industry.Compared to the European continent, the Balkan Peninsula's mineral resources are still abundant.

Not to mention the long-term development, at least at the beginning of the industrial age, the resources required can still be met.However, in terms of development costs, the Balkan Peninsula is still relatively high.

After all, Bosnia and Herzegovina has assimilated, and Franz is still willing to invest some resources.If you can develop it, you will make a profit. If the economy does not develop, a few more heavy industries will be a good result.

Without hesitation for a long time, Franz put a "√" on the document, which was considered to approve the plan.He didn't need to worry about the rest, and given the policy, the bureaucrats should be free to play the following questions.

As long as it is not a frustrated plan, the development plan submitted by the general local government is rarely rejected.

No one can guarantee a certain success in any big strategic plan, but it will not succeed unless you try.

For a country, the fault tolerance rate is still very high.In particular, the strategic plan of economic development in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which failed, could not shake its foundation several times.

Originally, the central government needed to subsidize administrative funds. Where can it be worse?

But as long as it succeeds, then it will make a big profit.Not to mention becoming a developed province in Austria, as long as it can achieve financial self-sufficiency, it is a great victory.