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No matter how many calculations there are, the war still has to win or lose on the battlefield.At the same time as the diplomatic game between Russia and Russia, the Lithuanian battle also broke out.

At this time, Mao Qi had fallen into an awkward position.Whether or not to fight against the enemy in Lithuania is a tangled question.

The Russian navy has been stagnant for more than ten years, and has long lagged behind the times.But this old-fashioned fleet is not comparable to the pocket version of the Navy of the Popo Federation.

Different from the past, both Russia and Russia have made preparations for this war. The tsarist government hoarded a large amount of strategic materials in St. Petersburg. After a year and a half, there was no shortage of materials.

In this context, the advantages of sea power can be fully exerted.Ivanov is now launching the Lithuanian campaign just to take advantage of these advantages.

Losing the sea power, he ran to the Baltic coast to fight the enemy, or when the enemy was ready, Mao Qi said: he is not crazy.

The problem is that war is not something you can fight without fighting.The Russians have already launched an offensive, and unless they abandon Lithuania, Latvia and other regions, they can only cling to their heads.

It is impossible to give up. Once the Lithuanian region is occupied, the war will be burned to the East Prussia region again.The results achieved in the first Russian-Russian war will be lost.

If you change the enemy, Mao Qi might dare to take a gamble and look for opportunities to break the enemy. Unfortunately, Ivanov, who is famous for his conservatism, has no effect at all.

Warsaw, Poppo Federal Command

"Marshal, should we launch an offensive from the Belarusian region and make a counterattack against Smolinsk to force the enemy to abandon the Lithuanian battle plan?" A middle-aged military officer suggested

Europe has no allusions to "encircle Wei to save Zhao", but similar war templates are still indispensable.

Mao Qi shook his head: "Useless, the enemy deployed 30 infantry divisions and 2 cavalry divisions in the Belarusian region. We simply have no chance."

If in the field, Mao Qi was confident of killing this enemy army, but this is impossible. With the style of Ivanov, these Russian troops will definitely choose to defend.

If you really hit it all the way, no matter how late you are, the precious mobile force in Mao Qi's hands has also been consumed.No one is there, why do you want to do it?

Looking at the deployment of Russian troops marked on the map, Mao Qi sighed deeply.Since the outbreak of the second Russian-Russian war, the generals have faltered.

It's not that they don't work hard, the problem is that there is simply no room for it.Although the fighting strength of the general army is slightly stronger, this gap is still limited, and the Russian army can make up for it with quantity.

After hesitating for a while, Mao Qi pointed at the map: "Order the troops on the northern line to abandon Latvia and retreat to Lithuania."

The first win is not a win, the last winner is the winner.Mao Qi is ready for another East Prussian battle. The loss is okay. The most important thing is to be a winner.

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On the battlefield, both Russia and Russia are fighting wisely and diplomatically.Vienna has once again become the battlefield of confrontation between the two countries, the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is lively, and the Schönbrunn Palace is lively.

In order to avoid trouble, Franz closed the door to thank guests.There is no way to talk too many customers, and the emperor is also worried. The best way is to not see customers.

Franz once again found the troubles of many relatives, not that these people did not understand the rules, whispered and arbitrarily intervened, it would be easier to deal with it.

There are few fools in the nobles who can get out of their heads, and they are also skillful as lobbyists, mostly handing in words, or knocking on the drum.

Some people want the Russians to win, some want the Popper Federation to win, and others simply want to test Franz ’s position and judge the government ’s decision-making direction.

This is a matter of no way. It is never the emperor's business to decide the direction of a country, and large and small domestic interest groups are all participants.

This is part of the European political game. For example, if you want to promote a bill or resolution, it is not Franz who wants to do it. Usually, you will first release news through these channels to test the external reaction.

Or it may imply that these people proposed to the government, which is equivalent to the emperor's royal megaphone, so that the emperor will not play the game in person.

The Russian-Russian war is too involved, including: the future pattern of the European continent, the process of reunification in the German region, and a large number of political and economic interests ...

The more involved, the more interest groups are involved and the more people are concerned.

Franz did not want to express his position in advance, so he naturally hid.The emperor can hide, but high-level government can't, and Prime Minister Felix's hairline has retreated a lot.

...

In the visit of the Prime Minister of Vienna, the Federal Minister of the Popper Federation, Friedman, eloquently said: "World peace is facing serious challenges, and the European international order is being ...

Felix frowned: "My Excellency, don't say these non-nutritive words, our time is precious and there is no need to waste it."

Impatiently, it was exposed naked, and I could see that Felix was really annoyed, even the diplomatic remarks were too lazy to listen.

Feldman is not annoyed, nor is it a similar thing once or twice.As a professional diplomat, he still understands restraint and will not bring his personal feelings to his work.

"Your Excellency, a strong Russian empire is not a good choice for Europe or even the world, the interests of your country ..."

Not waiting for Ferdman to finish, Felix interrupted directly: "Not only is the Russian Empire, a powerful Pupo federation is also not good for us, you know that rule breakers are often more annoying."

A determined Great Germanist will naturally not be fond of the existence of a divided country.In the eyes of the German nationalists, the existence of the Popper Federation is a cancer.

Prime Minister Felix is ​​a great Germanist leader introduced by Austria. Anti-university is a must. Naturally, no face is needed.

But everything is possible in front of politics. As long as the benefits are enough, there is nothing to talk about.

"Rulebreaker" This is a joke. No one is much better than anyone. Austria has no foundation if it observes the rules.

It's just that the Vienna government is the rule-maker and left a back door early for himself. It doesn't look so ugly.

Feldman was a little embarrassed, a flash of light flashed in his mind, and he recovered.I was scolded long ago, and I was almost routine.

This is a diplomatic meeting, Prime Minister Felix's bad attitude, is it not a diplomatic means?

After experiencing this episode, Freedman has no intention to continue to circle, he is afraid that he can't stand his heart.

"Your Excellency, we are very sincere. As long as your country will stop supporting the Russians, Ukraine and the Russian Balkans will be your country after the war."

When it comes to interests, Felix's attitude has eased a bit, so he asks doubtfully: "Sincere, where is it? Why didn't I see it?"

Taking the territory of the Russians as sincerity requires us to send troops to obtain it. Such sincerity in your country is really amazing!"

Nothing needs to be done, Pupo Federation supports Austria in acquiring Ukraine and the Russian Balkan Peninsula, which seems to be a advantage, but it is a hidden mystery.

The two Russian-Russian wars have completely awakened the Berlin government. The Russian empire is an unstoppable Xiaoqiang. Even if this war is won, it will resurrect in a short time.

After so many rounds, they don't have to do anything.If you want to have a stable and developing international environment, you must find someone to share hatred.

The most ideal ally is the Ottoman Empire, but unfortunately this mud can't help the wall, it really doesn't matter.

The second is the Nordic Federation. It is a pity that they offended the Danes. If the Danes are hindered, the Nordic Federation will not be able to form an alliance with them.

Then there are the countries of Central Asia and the Far East Empire, which are similar to the Ottoman Empire.

Austria was not in the category of allies of the Berlin government. It was just that the situation was so overwhelming. In order to win the war, they had to let the Vienna government give up supporting the Russians.

After being dismantled, Freedman was not annoyed, and he still smiled and said: "Your Excellency, you can't say that. We have hit the tsarist government in the war, and your country's occupation of these areas is an armed demonstration.

If your country wishes, you can also take it directly along the Volga River, and we will all support it."

Felix shook his head and opened the map to know where the "Volga River" is. Can Austria reach out?

"We don't have as good an appetite as your country. The Russian-Austrian friendship has a long history, and we have no interest in the territory of the Russian Empire."

This is true, Felix has no interest in the Russian territory, and the Vienna government has no intention of peeping.

Of course, if the Russians didn't want it, they would send it over, and no one would refuse.

After hesitating for a while, it seemed that there was a violent mental struggle, and Ferdman said slowly: "What if the German Federation is added?

As long as your country will stop supporting the Russians, we will no longer oppose your country's annexation of the German Federation."

The implication is that Felix has heard it.In other words, "no longer oppose": no support, no objection, acquiescence Austria annexed the German Federation.

Frankly speaking, Prime Minister Felix was moved.However, it has not been revealed that, according to the current situation, the Berlin government can give such a commitment is already the limit.

The same thing, after changing the tsarist government, people who did not prepare directly expressed their support.

There is no doubt that Alexander II's determination to win the war, any hero is a capable person.

For the Russian Empire, European hegemony is the future, and it is still the first to win the war.

The same is true of the Commonwealth of Popper, except that they are too influenced by the British and there is no way to do that.

"Your proposal has no value. If it is replaced by sincerity in your country in 1853, then the matter will be resolved long ago.

Up to now, do you think your position is still important?As far as I know, the wounds of the last war in your country have not been licked clean.

After this war, how long will your country need to cultivate, twenty years or thirty years?

We really want to take action. What if you object?Do you dare to fight on the battlefield?"

This is not contempt, the reality is so cruel.Winning the war is just the beginning, and the Pupo Federation wants to restore its strength and has a long way to go.

Can't we just gamble all our family in order to interfere in Austria?

There is a lesson from Colombia, and no one can guarantee that the Vienna government will change its mind and beat them up as soon as they beat.

The bargaining chip also depends on the time when it is thrown out. Even if something worth a while appears at the wrong time, it is worthless.

Freedman ’s expression changed slightly, and then he recovered: “Your Excellency, it depends on what you think. If these conditions cannot make you tempted, then what if the Russians won the war?

Throughout the world, there are not many power threats to your country, and the Russian Empire happens to be one of them.

How long did Alexander II reform, the Russians went out of the last war, if you let them win the war, can you rest assured that your country will continue to develop?

The tsarist government ’s greed for the land is endless. Open the map to know how long the border between your country and the Russian empire is, and friction in the future is inevitable.

Rather than leaving a hidden danger, it is better to remove them now.Your country can also take the opportunity to enter the Black Sea. It is a matter of time for your country to turn the Black Sea into the Inland Sea, and no one can stop it."

Friedman expressed the concerns of the Vienna government that the Russians have too much development potential, and no one knows what birth will be born in such a huge territory.

In comparison, the threat of the Pupo Federation is much smaller.Even if they won the war, they can't afford much with their national power. It takes at least decades to become a real power.

This is still an ideal state. Austria has come over step by step. The Vienna government knows the difficulty of national integration better than anyone.

It can be said that the more people the Pupo Federation seizes from the Russian Empire, the more serious the ethnic problems in the country will be.

The dualistic empire is not so easy to play. An active Polish nation is enough to choke. Add some more nations. What is the difference from the original Austro-Hungarian Empire?

It is not even as good as the Austro-Hungarian Empire. At least the Habsburg family has been in business for hundreds of years. The rule has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

After a moment of silence, Felix shook his head: "Your Excellency, you are wrong. Austria has always remained neutral and has never supported the Russians.

What you see is only normal commercial trade. As a member of the free trade system, we will not interfere in the market.

If your country wants to cut off the supplies of Russians, then buy them. As long as you have bought all the supplies, the Russians will naturally not be able to buy them."

Feldman's face was gloomy. He knew very well that Felix had just moved, but he refused. He didn't even give him the opportunity to negotiate further.