Holy Roman Empire

A war cannot be fought if it is to be fought. "If the soldiers and horses do not move, the grain and grass will advance; before the war starts, diplomacy will advance."

The political structure of multiple countries on the European continent determines the importance of diplomacy.

The government of Vienna had not yet had the confidence to confront all European countries at the same time, and the role of diplomacy became prominent.

All countries are not required to support Austria in launching this war, at least to ensure that most countries do not object.

It ’s just a small country.For them, Austria is already strong, and it doesn't matter how strong it is.

As long as they do not harm their own interests, even if they are unhappy, at most they will verbally condemn them.

The countries that really have the right to speak are still three big hooligans in Britain, France, and Russia. Spain, the bottom of the powers, the Nordic Federation, which is unmatched, and the German Federal Empire next door, can barely count one third of the votes.

How to manage these countries has become the most important task of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Minister Weisenberg analyzed: "The turbulent situation on the European continent is very beneficial to our next move.

The French government has been plagued by the revolution and is now overwhelmed by itself.

At the cost of not supporting the Italian Independence Movement and the French Revolutionary Party, in exchange for the Paris government's acquiescence to our action, the possibility of success is very high.

Spain has always followed the French in the international arena. As long as the French government does not object, most of them will not show their heads.

Even if the German Federation does not support us, it will not object.We can promote nationalism, emphasize the hatred between the German nation and the Ottoman Empire, and it is not difficult to obtain their support.

The Nordic Federation is far apart and this war will not involve their interests.Moreover, we secured a loan from the Nordic Federation for the Russians.

If they still need us to provide security for this loan, they will not stand against us.

The most troublesome is Britain and Russia.It is basically impossible to obtain the support of the British government. We do not have so many interests to exchange.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' next work will focus on the Russians.If we can make certain concessions, or cede parts of the Ottoman Empire to the Russians, the tsarist government should not refuse."

The core of diplomacy lies in interests, and now it is time for the exchange of interests.As long as the bid is high enough, there is nothing that cannot be bought.

Looking at the map of the Near East on the wall, Franz pondered for a moment, and made a decision: "If the Russians are willing to send troops together, then the east is bounded by the Arakus River, and the Asia Minor Peninsula is bounded by the Anatonian Plateau. .

If the Tsarist government is unwilling to send troops and only supports us diplomatically, then they can only obtain the territory north of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, and the Asia Minor Peninsula will not have their share."

There is no doubt that no matter what kind of distribution method, the biggest benefit Austria has taken away is no longer "the two countries share the Ottoman equally."

The reality is so cruel, the benefits are always equal to the strength.Franz's price is also based on the Russian's own strength.

Especially in the first option, the two countries divide the Ottoman Empire together, and the seemingly fair and reasonable bid is actually a scourge.

Looking at the border line drawn by Franz, Russia and Austria have always been good-neighborly and friendly. If the two countries turned their faces one day, there will be loopholes everywhere.

The Russian Balkan Peninsula and Asia Minor Peninsula are all directly exposed to Austrian soldier fronts, and they will fall instantly.

This was determined by the geographic location and strength. It seemed to be connected with the Russian Empire, but it was only connected in a geographical sense.

There is a mountain range in the middle, the railway is no longer expected, and the traffic completely depends on the Black Sea.

As soon as Constantinople was lost and the Austrian Navy entered the Black Sea, the lifeline was cut off.

Even if the Russians guard Constantinople, the Black Sea Fleet is gone.

It can also be achieved by simply advancing to any port along the Black Sea on Austrian land, and putting a dozen submarines into the Black Sea.

In modern warfare, fighting is logistics. Once the army loses logistics supplies, it is nothing.

In a sense, this is a huge trap. The greater the power the Tsarist government has invested in these areas, the more severe the losses will be.

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In Paris, the situation has become out of control since the news that European countries will convene international conferences here to jointly contain the spread of revolutionary ideas.

Hundreds of thousands of Parisians took to the streets to protest the government's collusion with international reactionary forces and conspiracy to persecute the revolution.

The protests of the people were clearly introduced into the Palace of Versailles, and the whole person of Napoleon IV became haggard, as if he was twenty years old.

There is no way, a group of people are making trouble outside every day. This kind of mental devastation is really not something ordinary people can bear.

Mobilize troops to disperse the marching people?This has no effect, just dispelled, and gathered again in a while.

The most important thing is that people are legally protesting, and the government has no right to suppress them before taking excessive actions.

It was not that Napoleon IV obeyed the rules, mainly because he had no idea, fearing to intensify contradictions, and daring not order repression.

At present, the French government is suppressing all extremists who have launched a rebellion. The people who protested are not among them, and they cannot be suppressed.

According to incomplete statistics, at least one third of people in France have participated in demonstrations in recent times.

Throwing the documents in his hand everywhere, Napoleon IV roared angrily: "Who can tell me when is this day a head?"

The emperor's temper is getting worse and worse, this is the clearest feeling for everyone.No matter how bad-tempered, work must be carried out normally.

Foreign Minister Terence Burkini reported: "Your Majesty, I have just received news from Vienna that the Austrians are planning an invasion of the Ottoman Empire."

Napoleon IV shook his head: "My Foreign Secretary, such a trivial matter, you can do it without worrying about me!"

"Austrian invasion of Ottoman" has also become a trivial matter. If this standard is used, it is estimated that there will be no major event internationally.

Terence Burgin reminded with a stubborn head: "Your Majesty, this is an extraordinary, not ordinary war, the Austrians want to swallow the Ottoman Empire in one go.

Once their plan was completed, in addition to the lack of Constantinople, it was an Eastern Roman Empire.Has a very big impact on us."

The impact is indeed very large. If Austria had annexed the Ottoman Empire, the impact would be even more terrifying than the "Eastern Roman Empire" revival.

At least in the history of the Eastern Roman Empire, the territory did not extend to Central Europe and there was no colonial empire throughout the world.

Napoleon IV smiled and shook his head bitterly: "Even so, what can it do. In our current situation, do you think there is still the ability to interfere?

Otherwise you go out and tell the people: In order to save the Ottoman Empire, you have to send troops to fight against Austria and see what they will do.

As for the question that Austria may be bigger, let the damn Briton get a headache!"

Terrence Burgin stopped talking, he hadn't lived enough, and he didn't want to go out to find excitement.

In Paris, where the trend of anti-war and revolutionary thought is strong, the government dares to send troops to help Ottoman fight. Isn't that forcing everyone to revolution?

Since there is nothing you can do, then just let go.After a series of social beatings, Napoleon IV has matured and learned to be pragmatic.

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As time passes, the time of the Paris International Conference is getting closer and closer, and the situation in Paris has become more and more tense.

In the evening, dozens of people have gathered in an ordinary farmhouse on the outskirts.

A bearded middle-aged man took the lead in saying: "From the current situation, the Bonaparte government may not compromise.

If the Paris International Conference is held smoothly and these European monarchs collude, the success rate of our revolution will be even lower."

A young man who was angry with the book snapped the table fiercely: "Can't wait any longer, now that revolutionary ideas have penetrated into the hearts of the people, the people have suffered the Bonaparte dynasty for a long time, and the timing of the revolution is ripe."

It seemed to be aware that the atmosphere was wrong, and the organizers of the meeting hurried to appease: "Little Love, if you have something to say, don't be so excited.

Our preparations are not enough. Except for having a certain influence in the National Guard, other troops have no time to penetrate.

Without the support of the army, it is almost impossible to complete the revolution."

Although cruel, this is the truth.There is power in the barrel of a gun without the support of the army. It is a fantasy to want to seize power by an armed revolution.

Xiao Nuo retorted: "Mr. Fei Juning, this is not the case.

The revolutionary wave did not come easily. The last revolutionary wave that swept across Europe was in 1848.

If this opportunity is missed, no one knows when the next revolution will appear.

Without the support of the big environment, even with our own strength, even if we are fully prepared, we can't fight back from the monarchy.

At this time, we have reached the point where we have to fight. When the Paris International Conference ends, the Monarch Group unites and it is too late to act."

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