Holy Roman Empire

537 Prologue

Any huge strategy requires long preparations and cannot be completed overnight.Now Austria ’s primary strategy is to promote the second industrial revolution and develop the African continent.

The Middle East region can only be ranked second. As for other strategies, they all belong to fishing for rabbits. It is good to succeed, but it does not matter if it fails.

After a few decades, the overall situation has been decided.This is to learn Americans, and in any case, the experience of successful people always has merit.

It's not easy to fool countries into entering suits. In the age of heroes, there are too many smart people.

In recent years, the French have been keeping a low profile and digesting the battle results. The body of Napoleon III has been in trouble. At this time, he is busy paving the way for Napoleon IV.

In this context, the French obviously will not run out of business to do things at the risk of the world.If you want to count them, there is no way to show it.

Franz estimates that not only Napoleon III's last time will adopt a conservative strategy, after Napoleon IV's succession, France will still adopt a conservative strategy for a long time.

Including Austria, European countries are supporting the Italian independence movement, but this is of no avail. France, at its peak, easily suppressed these small disturbances.

Don't look at the original Prussia bet and win, it is considered that France is vulnerable, and in fact the French combat power is still the world's top level.If Napoleon III hadn't run for blind command, the final outcome would be unknown.

The comprehensive national strength of the French is only after the British Olympics, far surpassing the European countries.If all factors are taken into account, the Russian Empire that follows will have less than half the national power of France.

In modern warfare, the fight is logistics. The advantage of the industrialized country over the agricultural country is too great to be compensated by the number of people.

In order to successfully complete the plan, the government of Vienna and the Russians conspired against the Ottoman Empire and engaged in activities within Prussia.

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In a manor outside Berlin, the Prussian radicals are in a plot.

The host of the meeting, Earl Marcel Jensen, the leader of the young noble Junker: "You, we have just received a message through secret channels that the Russians are drawing Austria to plot the Ottoman Empire."

The atmosphere in the room became tense at once. Although everyone did not like the Ottoman Empire, many people even wanted to see the Ottoman Empire finished.

But it is definitely not now. In confronting the enemy of the Russians, the Ottoman Empire was an ally of Prussia.

The last Russian-Russian war proved the role of the Ottoman Empire. At the critical moment of the Russian-Russian war, the Russians were stabbed behind the Ottoman Empire, which accelerated the time for the tsarist government to admit defeat.

A young military officer asked nervously: "His Excellency, did the Vienna government agree?"

The allies are allies, but Prussia and Ottoman are separated by Austria, and once something happens, they are too far behind.

In the face of the cooperation between Russia and Austria, the Ottoman Empire at its peak may not be counseled, and now they are not able to deal with any one.

Marcel Jensen shook his head: "I don't know. At this level of information, even people in Austria and Russia know no more than ten people, and it is impossible to leak it. If it wasn't by chance, we No news of secret contact will be received.

However, due to the grievances of the Habsburg dynasty and the Ottoman Empire, Austria's start to the Ottoman Empire is a matter of time."

This is equivalent to confirmation in disguise, no wonder they will come to this conclusion.Opening the history book shows that the Habsburg dynasty and the Ottoman Empire have been entangled for hundreds of years.

The European hegemony of the Habsburg dynasty, or more than half of the world's hegemony, was overthrown by the "Sacred Alliance" formed by the Ottoman Empire and France. At the time of the crisis, the Habsburg dynasty almost lost Vienna.

France is so strong that it is too difficult to find revenge on them. Now the conflict of interest in France and Austria is not big, and the possibility of both parties working is very low.

The Ottoman Empire is different. Not only is there a hatred against Austria, but more importantly, Ottoman has declined.

If you fall behind, you will be beaten. This is the essence of the world.

If Austria attacks other countries, it may have to consider the pressure of European public opinion and domestic public opinion.But if you attack the Ottoman Empire, then you do n’t need to think about anything, just do it.

The Ottoman Empire is so hateful. European governments may oppose for the benefit, but the people will never mind the Ottoman Empire beating.

Young military officer Xiao Maoqi: "What can we do? If Austria and the Russians join forces, the Ottomans will definitely not be able to stop us, and even if we want to intervene, it may not help."

"Yeah, there is Austria in the middle, and we can't do anything to support them."

"Should the Pu-Russian war be launched in advance?"

"No, that would drag Austria into the water."

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Looking at the crowd, Marcel Jensen waved his hand in silence.

"The situation is not so bad for you. It is also an opportunity for us and the Austrians to start the Ottoman Empire.

Countless evidence shows that allies are unreliable, and the critical moment still depends on their own strength.

If we were able to annex Poland when the Russians and Austria were contained, the situation would be completely different."

Having said that, Marcel Jensen stopped and left the time for everyone to let them digest the content.

The annexation of Poland is not news.This voice has always been present in the Kingdom of Prussia, and the Prussian kingdom of Poland was almost invincible.

After the merger of Pupo, although the overall strength still lags behind Russia, the strength that can be invested on the battlefield is definitely not much worse than that of the Russians.

Poland ’s water transportation is developed, and a few more railways are built to make up for it, and the transportation problem is solved.And the Tsarist government could not solve the traffic problem without decades.

Even if preparations are made in advance, the Russian army will not be short of food, but strategic supplies are still a big problem.Not all materials can be stored in advance, and many things cannot be stored for a long time.

These advantages may not be enough for Prussia to win the war, but it can still be achieved by defending the family business.

Many Russians are not fake, but there are also many people after the merger of Pupo, nearly half of the Russians.It is difficult for the tsarist government to try to win the war by using sea tactics.

Xiao Maoqi: "This is very difficult to achieve, Your Excellency. The Ottoman Empire is no longer the Ottoman Empire two hundred years ago. They cannot control Russia and Austria at the same time.

Moreover, if we want to annex Poland, it is impossible for European countries to agree, and even most of Britain and France will object."

This is the key to the problem. If not everyone opposed, the Prussia annexed Poland just after the war between Russia and Russia.

Marcel Jensen smiled leisurely: "This is about to test the skills. When Austria established the new Shinra Empire, everyone will be familiar with it!

How Metternich made European countries compromise, we can follow suit.Create the established facts first, and then give up part of the benefits according to the actual situation, in exchange for the recognition of various countries.

Mainly to persuade the British, French and Austrian countries that the Russians are already the enemy, their position is not important.

We must believe in the capabilities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and it is not impossible to convince the three countries.For example, in support of Austria ’s annexation of the German Confederation, I do not believe that the Vienna government is unmoved.The Austrians have taken this step, can Britain and France still care for us?"

In order to go further in the Kingdom of Prussia, Marcel Jensen did n’t mind making concessions. If he did n’t consider more “secondary boys” among those present, he would also say that the Rhineland region should be ceded to France.

Having settled the two countries, France and Austria have actually created the established facts. Even if the British are no longer satisfied, they will not care about them.

Some people have guessed Marcel Jenson's plan, but for their own benefit, no one pierced this layer of window paper.

If you look closely, you will find that basically the military Junkers, or "agricultural Junkers", are participating in this meeting. More important.

A young officer objected: "No, Lord Earl. After giving up the German Federal Empire, Austria will have no one to control it. Even if we annex Poland, it is not their opponent."

Austria's strength is already very strong, and all European countries have tacitly suppressed Austria's unified German region, and the Kingdom of Prussia is also one of them.

Marcel Jensen shook his head: "Reis, you are still too young. Who is the most anxious to annex the German Confederation in Austria?"

Our current enemy is the Russians. It is not our task to contain Austria, and Britain and France will not watch them expand."

This waywardness was not created by Marcel Jenson, he learned it from Austria.

On the face of it, the Vienna government is overwhelmed and underpowered. It seems that every time it wants to contain its competitors, it responds a step slower.

In fact, if you look at the map changes in Austria, you know that there is something stupid.

Where is the laissez-faire expansion of France and Russia, it is clear that the deal is done in secret, and everyone expands together.This made Marcel Jensen so excited that Austria can do this, why can't Prussia follow suit?

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The seeds have been planted and they are waiting to take root.

After the secret meeting, the next day Marcel Jensen light car appeared in the royal palace. He also served as William's equestrian teacher. It was normal to enter the palace.

On the royal racetrack, several princes were training in riding, and William I did not know when he had arrived.

"How did they react?"

Marcel Jensen: "Everyone supports the annexation of Poland. Only a limited number of people opposed the abandonment of the German Federation, but I was persuaded."

William I nodded: "Well, then secretly start pushing, don't hurry up before the Near East War starts again."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

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If someone hears the conversation between the two, they will be shocked. The supporter of the radicals is actually William I.

It is not surprising to think about it carefully. It is normal for a monarch to place a few cronies into various organizations.Radical groups such as extreme organizations will not be relieved if they are not taken into their own hands!

The king relies heavily on strength. If he has nothing in his hand, what do he want to do besides being a rubber stamp?

At the moment, William I's heart was not calm. This proposal was made by his staff. He was very suspicious that Austria or France secretly instructed it.

But for the benefit, William I decided to be confused.Let Austria annex the German Confederation and cede the Rhineland to France. If he is a fool, I do n’t know what the political consequences will be.

At that point, domestic nationalists will be rioted.While accepting this plan, William I was ready to respond.

Poland is to be annexed, but the German Confederation must also be preserved, and the Rhineland region cannot be ceded to France.

Just wait for a suitable opportunity, poke the news to the British, let them take action to destroy the plan behind the hands of the behind-the-scenes, Prussia gets the greatest benefit.