Chapter 187： Patients with phobia (1/2)
Franz's troubles were absent from Abdul Mejd I. If he knew about Austria's plan, he would not have to give up Serbia.
In fact, the territory abandoned by the Sudanese government this time is not only in Serbia, but also in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The reason is very real-can't hold it.
Since they knew they couldn't keep up, why should they waste their troops for nothing? The Ottoman government made what it thought was the right choice and concentrated its superior forces to defend the Russians from attack.
As for Austria, after the occupation of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the front was too long and it was too late to stabilize the rear. How could it continue to attack?
Britain and France have promised the Ottoman government: As long as the Russians are defeated, they are sure to be at the negotiating table and let Austria spit out what they eat.
With so many favorable conditions, Abdul Mejid I certainly had to concentrate his forces to fight the Russians.
In order to delay the speed of the Austrian army, the Ottoman army destroyed the roads and bridges along the way, burned down the granaries, and collected a large number of young people to leave.
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Constantinople
Staring at the big map on the wall, Abdul Mejd I sighed, and he did not want to give up his ancestral heritage, but the reality could not be ignored.
Regarding the promise of Britain and France, Abdul Mejid I never fully believed in it. For example, now-the reinforcements promised by the British did not arrive in full.
The promised 80,000 reinforcements only came to 20,000, and the rest of the troops will wait until they expand. Then they ca n’t get it.
This is true. The British Army could not send out so many reinforcements. The London government did not intend to pit teammates this time.
As for Palmerston's commitment in the Paris negotiations, how can it be said that the French can not help?
Haven't you seen the French army, have you been fooled over? In order to achieve a dazzling result, Napoleon III sent out all elite troops, and did not bring in new recruits to fill up.
Abdul Mejd I calmed down and asked, ”Are the camps for the Allies arranged?”
”They have been properly resettled, and we have evacuated the surrounding residents. We must ensure that no disturbances can occur.” Minister of State Bisala Mahmud replied solemnly.
The British and French troops of this era were disciplined when they were on the mainland, and they were no different from bandits and bandits when they went abroad. Robbery was also an important business for them.
When the first batch of French reinforcements arrived, the Ottoman government suffered a loss, and now it is natural to learn a lesson.
Abdul Majed I did not despise the military discipline of the British and French armies. In fact, the military discipline of the Ottoman Empire was even worse. The British and French coalitions kept their rules at least when they were home. The Ottoman army was a scourge at home.
However, the difference between the two sides is that the Sultan of the Ottoman army can still be restrained, and the British and French troops cannot command it at all.
Abdul Mejd I continued to ask: ”The British and French have not yet negotiated, who will be the commander in chief of the coalition?”
The union of the British, French, and Ottoman countries is not the same as the alliance between Austria and the Russians. They have to cooperate with each other to fight, so the command of the coalition forces is a big problem.
On this issue, the Ottoman Empire originally had a say, but this right of speech disappeared after the defeat of the Bulgarian campaign.
In the face of two British and French gangsters, the Sudanese government can't bother to provoke it, and it is simply a silence to come.
Hundreds of years of feuds between Britain and France have accumulated the hatred of the peoples of the two countries, which cannot be resolved by a government order.
The French broke the British dream, and the British broke the French hegemony. The two sides have been fighting for hundreds of years, and it is not clear whether he is right or wrong.
The French now believe that their army has the highest combat effectiveness in the world, and Reason has obtained the highest command of the coalition.
Napoleon III wanted to raise France's status in the world and gain political prestige for himself, so the French must fight for this coalition command.
The British believe that: they are the world's hegemons, (although they have not yet been recognized), the world's comprehensive national strength is first in the world, the world's old nature must have the leader of the world, and the British cannot give up command.
The British were unwilling to be commanded by the French, and the French were unwilling to be commanded by the British. Not only the high-rises, but also the soldiers below.
Although everyone is an ally, the officers and men of the two armies just don't like each other. Hengmei's coldness is quite good. Fighting and strife often occur from time to time.
Then, Sultan Abdul Mejid had a headache. The two bosses were arguing endlessly, but the battle was going to be fought!
The Russians stopped offensive, not because they did not fight, but in preparation for a new campaign. While hurrying to transport strategic supplies, let the rest troops wait for reinforcements.
”No, the representatives of Britain and France are still arguing.” Foreign Minister Frank Ader replied with a grin.
It is not that he did not work hard. Since the Austrian government secretly provoked public opinion in Britain and France, this issue has become sensitive. No one of the two governments dares to give in easily.
In the words of the Times: Don't let the Frenchman ride **** on our heads!
French media have made similar remarks. The position of a coalition commander has now risen to the dignity of two countries.
This situation was unexpected for everyone. Had it been known that such a thing would have happened, the two governments would not have been arguing about this issue at all, giving the opposition a chance.
Controlling the public opinion in Britain and France, Austria is not so capable, only their domestic forces can do it.
Being able to trouble their own political opponents is a politically correct thing, and they have no reason to not do it.
Abdul Mejd I sighed, ”Oh!”
He also said: ”Tell the British and French representatives that if they still cannot reach an agreement, they will form a joint command of the three countries, and each of us will have one person to jointly command.
If it still doesn't work, then split up the troops and command your own troops, as long as they cooperate with each other! ”
Obviously, Abdul Mejd I knew that these were two puppet ideas. But there is no way. The Ottoman government has no way to persuade Britain and France.
The start of the war again is imminent, and the issue of command cannot be resolved. Once the Russians launch an offensive, they will suffer a great deal.
In any case, let's establish a coalition command first. It is really not a division, and Abdul Mejid I can accept it.
Anyway, the British now have 20,000 troops. The main force of the war is the Ottoman army and the French army. The British are responsible for knocking the drums.
”Yes, Your Majesty!” Ade replied.
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Turin