Chapter 201： Greek war (1/2)
Until the Battle of the Balkans, the triumphant balance began to tilt towards the Russians, and the Greeks who had been watching indifferently could not help it.
The bears are not so good at talking. If they drag on, and the Russians won the war, they will be fine.
Apparently, the Greek government made a strategic misjudgement that as long as the Russians won the battle, Britain and France would back down.
This year's bear brand is still very useful, recognized as the largest power in continental Europe and the world's first army power.
The Greeks are very confident in the Russians, and even if Britain and France join forces they are more optimistic about the Russians.
As authorities, they do not know that they have reached this conclusion because they have been blinded by their interests.
Deep in their hearts, they are very eager to expand their territories and restore their former great power status. So they want the Russians to win, and thus have the opportunity to expand their territories.
As for the bear's victory, the possible threat has been ignored by the Greeks. Interest blinded my eyes, who would consider so much?
On November 12, 1852, Otto I issued a secret order. The Greek Army announced their retirement and changed their clothes. They appeared on the battlefield as civilian volunteers and launched attacks on Thessaly and Epirus.
Don't get me wrong, they just want to grab the land, and they don't mean to help Russia win the war.
At this time, the Greeks had not forgotten the threat of Britain and France, and apparently they totally did not recognize this military operation.
It doesn't matter what it says, but when it actually acted, the Greek government was not restrained at all, and the continuous shipment of strategic supplies to the front line was enough to explain the problem.
The Greeks picked a good time. The strength of the Ottoman Empire was put on the battlefield, and the rest were police forces to maintain law and order.
Although the fighting strength of the Greek army is not bad, but the 70,000 army has no problem to deal with a group of policemen.
If, at this time, the Greeks ignored Regardless and fought all the way to Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire could not even deploy an army blocking them.
The eyes of all Europe turned to Athens, and the key to the victory of the war was in the hands of the Greeks.
There is nothing to say, but of course it is buying and intimidating. Representatives from Britain, France, Russia and Russia gathered in Athens, and each opened up conditions.
Without the Austrian representative, it is not that Franz is not interested in wooing the Greeks, but that the Austrian government simply does not have to pay for it.
In other words, buying Greece was too expensive, so expensive that the Austrian government could not afford it. Franz was not prepared to waste energy on it, and the Vienna government directly gave up the offer.
Otto I hesitated, not knowing what to choose. Regardless of whether the Greek government accepts this military operation or not, everyone thinks they did it, and this layer of window paper was ripped.
On the one hand, there are serious warnings from Britain and France, and on the other hand, Russian lures. It may seem easy to choose, but in fact it is full of crisis.
The Ottoman Empire was also an ally of Britain and France. The war continued, and the Ottoman Empire still made outstanding contributions to this war.
Even if you want to sell your teammates, Britain and France will not be able to sell at this time. The powers also need to eat. The sweet dates given by Britain and France are loans.
The Greek government's lack of money is well known, especially if they don't know how to live or die-running to develop the navy, the finances are naturally not good.
The Russians' price is even more appetizing for Otto I. As long as they are willing to send troops to Constantinople, Thessaly, Epirus, Thrace, and Macedonia can be discussed.
Of course how much you can get depends on whether the Greeks can capture Constantinople. If they can be overcome, then their strength is proved, and these promises can be fulfilled.
On the contrary, the situation is not wonderful. Become neighbors with fur bears. If they don't have enough strength, they will become their prey.
The latter case was naturally ignored by Otto I. Otherwise, at this time, they will not rob.
Otto I was very clear that public opinion had been mobilized. Most of the people in this military operation were volunteers, and the government was unable to control the overall situation.
Without these warriors with their own dry food, the Greek government would not have the money to recruit 70,000 troops. Now the arrow was on the string and had to be fired, Otto I could not retreat.
The Prime Minister hurried up and said in a panic, ”Your Majesty, something happened, something big!”
Otto I asked, ”Slow down, what happened?”
The Prime Minister frowned and said, ”His Majesty, the news of our negotiations with Britain, France, and Russia was leaked out, and the people were uproar.
Just now countless citizens took to the streets and submitted petitions to the government. They asked the government to reject the conditions of the three countries and also made their request. ”
After taking the petition, he glanced briefly, and Otto I's face suddenly became ugly.
He can't wait to smash the people who leaked the news, which is really terrible.
Now the people ask the government to negotiate with the three countries in accordance with their opinions. In simple terms, they ask the government to send troops to occupy Constantinople and restore the territory of the Byzantine Empire.
Isn't this kidding? Otto I also wanted to restore the territory of the Byzantine Empire, but strength was not allowed!
Such things, usually shouting slogans. If you do it, are you sure you will not be killed?
Otto I said angrily: ”Find out the map of the Byzantine Empire, mark the sphere of influence of each country, and then issue 10,000 copies and distribute them to the whole country.
Send people to popularize the basics and stop making such jokes. ”
This was originally a joke. With the strength of the Greek kingdom, even if it increased tenfold, calling this slogan was a joke.
If it can be increased by a factor of one hundred, it would be barely qualified to implement it. This is not much easier than unifying the European continent.
The Prime Minister said with a somber face: ”Your Majesty, according to our analysis, this may be an Ottoman conspiracy. Now the public opinion has been driven crazy, no matter how to explain it.
The public's desire for Constantinople has become obsessed. It is estimated that many people will think that giving up the territorial requirements for Spain, Italy, and Africa is a concession. ”
Nationalism is the craziest, once it reaches the extreme, it cannot be controlled. Now the Greek government has been abducted by public opinion, which is the pot of Otto I.
In order to win the support of the people, he chose to stand on the side of public opinion. With nationalism backed by the king, it quickly became out of hand.
Otto I said fiercely: ”Then the government should not stand. The civilians who fight against the Ottomans are civilians and have nothing to do with us.”
Send a sneak attack on Constantinople? Forget it, it ’s okay to say that it did n’t hit them; what if they do n’t agree to give up if they hit down?
In the case of offending Britain and France, and then contended with the Russians for Constantinople, do you think they are the resurrection of the Byzantine Empire?
Under this guiding ideology, Otto I ordered the frontline troops to fight steadily and advance along the border line.