Holy Roman Empire

The sudden murder of the envoy was tilted to the side of European public opinion that was unfavorable to Ottoman. Politicians, experts, and scholars who were originally inclined to Ottoman also shut up.

Affected by this, the Vienna government terminated the second round of negotiations on May 7, 1882, the third day after the case.

Immediately afterwards, the Vienna government issued a war pass to the Ottoman government on May 9 and ordered the Ottoman government to surrender the true murderer in a week.

This is not a question of disagreement, but it is simply impossible.

The masses involved in the massacre are too vague. There is no precise definition of the identity of the deceased, the number of people, and the location of the murder. I do n’t know how to start the investigation.

Not to mention one week, even if the Ottoman government is given a year, they are not able to find out the real culprit.

At the same time that the Vienna government issued an announcement, the Greek government also issued a war pass to the Ottoman Empire, and the content was similar, with the Ottoman government handing over the murderers.

Everyone knows that war is coming, and the international community has set its sights on London and St. Petersburg, and now it is these two who can have an influence on this war.

Originally, France was the same, except that they had two governments, one supporting the other must be opposed.

At the critical moment of rallying people's hearts, it is only when there is a problem in the mind that it supports Ottoman at this time and offends domestic religious forces.

At the Gatchina Palace in St. Petersburg, Dimitri Pasha, the Ottoman minister to Russia, had been waiting in the parlor for more than three hours, and the cigars he was carrying were almost burned out.

At the moment, Alexander III is fishing leisurely. Although he still can't do "Tsar is on vacation, let Europe wait", but the Ottomans can already wait.

"Your Majesty, the ministers have arrived." The maid's crisp voice sounded

"Bring them over!" Alexander III said

As for the waiting Ottoman Minister, let him continue to wait, Alexander III is not prepared to see him at all.

If not for the purpose of showing to the Austrians and increasing the bargaining chips at the negotiating table, the Ottoman Minister may not even be able to enter the palace.

Alexander III, who seemed to have a smile on his face, was not in a good mood at this time, but his good education made him ecstatic.

This sudden Near East War is different from the past. The Austrian government did not communicate with them in advance, which affected the self-esteem of Alexander III.

The world is realistic. During the first Near East War, the Russian Empire was at its peak. Everything revolved around the tsarist government. With their powerful strength, they got the dream of Constantinople.

The situation changed during the Second Near East War. The main force of the war became Austria, and the Russian Empire could only assist.

Even if it is auxiliary, it is coordinated in advance, and the status of the Russian Empire in the alliance is still not low.

Things are volatile, and by this time, the Russian-Austrian power balance has changed dramatically, and they are in an optional position.

The tsarist government has been procrastinating without stating its position, and is trying to put pressure on Austria to increase their voice in wars.

Unfortunately, the outbreak of the French civil war saved Austria from worries, and Russia's importance in this war was greatly reduced.

...

Putting down the fishing rod, Alexander III stood up and arranged his clothes: "The third Near East War broke out. Now we need to make a choice. What do you think?"

Marshal Ivanov took the lead in saying: "Your Majesty, the opportunity is rare. This is the best time for us to revive the Russian Empire."

Interior Minister Zilnomel: "My Excellency, this war does not mean much to us. Now what the empire needs is to recuperate and restore vitality, not territorial expansion.

After the first two Near East Wars, the Ottoman Empire has lost its threat to the empire. The only thing in their hands is to control the other side of the Black Sea Strait.

If it was indeed very important to us twenty years ago, it's just dispensable now.

The Black Sea Fleet, which the Empire has painstakingly managed, is gone. With the current financial resources of the government, it is unable to rebuild in a short time.Even if we got the key to the Mediterranean, it doesn't make sense to us."

Hearing this explanation, Ivanov snapped angrily: "How can it be meaningless? It is of the greatest significance to be able to eliminate the enemy of Ottoman in one fell swoop and fulfill the wishes of successive ancestors of the Russian Empire.

Empire Revival ... "

Listening to the endless speeches of Marshal Ivanov made Alexander III feel that it was a mistake to let him come to this meeting.

However, the Russian Empire is a place that believes in the strong. With its dazzling military exploits, no one can ignore the opinions of Marshal Ivanov.

The good-tempered Alexander III quickly adjusted his mentality. The military's main battle was inevitable. Any military general changed over, and it was the same result.

If there is no war, how can it be done?The stable copy of the Ottoman Empire is not to be brushed. How can the military gangster explain to the following people?

Really thought that "the Czar who does not attack Ottoman, not the real Czar" is just a joke?

The Russo-Turkish War, with an average of less than 20 years, is not just for capturing Constantinople.In fact, more often before the war is launched, everyone knows that it cannot be done.

The tsarist government still insists on brushing this copy, mainly because the tsar needs prestige, the military needs war, and the government needs ...

The beating of the Ottomans has yielded a lot. After nearly two hundred years of fermentation, the gains from the destruction of the Ottoman Empire are even more rewarding.

Ivanov started as an Ottoman. If the Ottoman Empire can be wiped out, the historical impact will definitely be famous, at least in the history books of Russia.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alisher Gulov, couldn't help but interrupt: "My Excellency Marshal, we all know the benefits of killing Ottoman. The problem is that the government has no money now.

If we participate in this war, we will have to rely on the Austrians financially and use their money to fight the war. We must suffer a loss in the distribution of benefits after the war.

From the standpoint of the empire, we will procrastinate the Near East War backwards, and wait for us to restore our vitality, and then we can maximize the benefits of this war."

This is a fact. Keeping the half-dead Ottoman Empire does not hinder it. After more than a dozen or twenty years, it is not a problem.

Instead, the Ottomans are now destroyed, and most of the Near East has fallen into the hands of Austria, and they are really insulated from them.

Ivanov was unimpressed: "You are completely idealistic, and Austria already has the power to destroy Ottoman independently.

European countries are limited by the revolutionary wave, and they ca n’t spare any time to interfere in Austria ’s actions.

Unless we get into our heads and run to join forces with Ottoman, otherwise the ending of the Ottoman Empire is doomed.

I think there is no such idiot among you.As for the issue of interest, this requires testing our diplomatic ability.

But no matter how bad it is, it's better than just sitting around and watching the Austrians wipe out Ottoman."

Although the words are unpleasant, there is really nothing wrong with the logic.The Tsarist government really could not support the Ottoman Empire, otherwise, without waiting for revenge by Austria, the country would have a coup first.

The Russian-Turkish hatred has penetrated into the Russians' bones, especially for the nobles.

All Russian aristocrats who have been inherited for more than two hundred years have been pk with the Ottoman Empire, and relatives and friends have always fallen on the battlefield. The blood and the vendetta have been passed down from generation to generation.

Turning up the history book, Russia and Turkey have pk twice in the last thirty years, even if the government wants to dilute hatred, it is too late to operate.

Despite the hate factor, interest is also the key.Without participating in this war, after the destruction of Ottomans in Austria, the forces extended into the Black Sea, and that was a real threat.

...

On May 11, 1882, the tsarist government made a request to the Ottoman Empire to redraw the border. Everyone knew that there was one more protagonist of the war.

Perhaps stimulated by the Russians' joining, the Principality of Montenegro also jumped out to join in the excitement.

On May 12, 1882, the Montenegrin government submitted a huge claim list of "860 million Aegis" to the Ottoman Empire.

It details the list of losses to the Principality of Montenegro due to the Ottoman military invasion in the past hundreds of years.

Allies are not afraid of much, it does n’t matter if they count together, and they do n’t care about their presence. The Vienna government expresses a warm welcome to the Principality of Montenegro that pops up.

At this point, the Anti-Turkish League headed by Austria was formally established.