Chapter 208： Just wait for the pit (1/2)
Vienna
Affected by the failure of the Sofia Campaign, the Austrian government's negotiations with Ottoman have achieved phased results, but only some details are still under negotiation.
Franz didn't care much about the outcome of the negotiations. Even if the two countries signed an agreement, the possibility of cashing in the future was less than one-third.
The international situation is ever-changing, and the results of the Near East War will directly affect Austria's gains. In terms of interests, the Russians' victory is certainly the best choice.
Not only can they be rushed ahead to pull hatred and share the pressure of Austria; but it will not let the Russians really soar into the sky and lose their restrictions.
Army Secretary Prince Wendy Schgrez said with a strange look: ”His Majesty, a report from the Serbian front has sent a team of British soldiers by mistake and we have been disarmed.”
Franz asked puzzledly, ”Isn't the Near East War going so far, isn't it in the middle of Kosovo?”
This stray deviation is too great. Even if the Sofia campaign fails, the Kosovo region is controlled by the Ottomans, and they can ask the local government to send a guide.
Prince Wendy Schgrez handed the battle report over, and Franz glanced over and finally understood why he looked so weird.
Franz thought for a while and said, ”This is also a good thing. We have another small chip in our hands. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has notified the British and asked them to send someone to discuss the return of these people.”
There is no doubt that these people will certainly be detained until after the war, and the British are now notified simply by telling them that there are a number of British officers and men in Austria.
Now these people are useless. After the escalation of the Near East War and the news that the frontline British army suffered heavy casualties returned to the country, after the sensation, the London government had to pay attention to these soldiers.
Franz admired everyone who came up with the solution.
This is a genius. They are deserters. Others are fortunate to run and hide in Tibet. After the war, they were worried that they would not be able to return to their home after being liquidated.
They are also deserters, and they will be delicious in Austria until the end of the war. Salaries and benefits will not be missing from the London government. They will be taken back after the war.
Fortunately, there are not many such talents. Otherwise, thousands of British soldiers will run to Austria to eat and drink, and the London government will vomit blood.
As for the Sardinian army that had been here for a while, Franz ignored it directly. This was normal operation, and no brains ran over, indicating that they are still the Sardinian kingdom and not Italy.
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Metternich said with a smile on his face: ”His Majesty, the visit of the Prime Minister Felix to Berlin failed, and the Kingdom of Prussia rejected the proposal to rebuild the Holy Roman Alliance.
In order to avoid condemnation in public opinion, the Frederick-William IV was very cunning and chose to procrastinate and announced in a high-profile respect for the choice of the German people.
The Prime Minister Felix proposed a referendum, but he was flatly rejected again. It seems that the Prussians are about to do something. ”
Not afraid of Prussians doing things, the most feared thing is that Prussians do not do things. If the Holy Roman Empire was rebuilt in the name of a referendum, it would be Franz.
The elected emperor looks good. In fact, it has fallen a few grades in nature. It is not paramount. Since it can be elected naturally, it can be abolished, which is even worse than the system of emperor election.
Regardless of whether it is good or bad for the country, it is absolutely catastrophic for the royal family. Unless there is no other way out, no other emperor is willing to accept such an elected throne.
At least Franz won't accept it. There are many families in Germany who are eligible for election. Even if they win once, they can change hands next time. Then the emperor and the tenure president are just a nominal gap.
Not only is Franz unacceptable, nor is the Austrian government accepting it. If Austria cannot control the Holy Roman Empire, then what good is it to rebuild the Empire?
The Prussians were worried that Austria would limit them with this empire, but they did not know that Austria was also worried about not being able to control the empire.
Out of interest, once the empire is unified, the embarrassing situation of Prussia in the German region will change immediately, and the small state parliament supports them against Austria.
Of course this kind of support can only be secretly. On the bright side, it is impossible for everyone to stand up against the central government. Most of these states will balance politics, that is, the central government with Austria as the core and the Prussian kingdom Pie, keep a delicate balance.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Karl said indefinitely: ”It is somewhat surprising that the Prussians did not stand up and carry the banner of opposition. Could it be that they expected the small states to come out and oppose us?”
Under the influence of nationalists, reunification has now been accepted by many people. If you oppose national reunification, you will undoubtedly pull hatred.
Of course, the strength of nationalist blocs is still small, which can affect the government's position, but cannot influence government decision-making.
If, after two or three decades, Austria re-offers the banner of ”Reconstruction of the Holy Spirit-Peaceful Reunification”, it is likely that it will indeed succeed.
”It's not clear. Someone has to be the leader anyway, otherwise this plan will be successful. At that time, the Prussian government will have to pay more if it wants to oppose it.
Now let's see which unlucky eggs are fooled by them. Whoever stands out against them will be hostile to nationalists in the future. ”Mettne analyzes
Franz thought for a while and said, ”Better can be Bavaria. We need the Bavarian government to stand up against it. This is the option that suits us.”
Metternich analyzed: ”Your Majesty, if Bavaria is to be recruited, we must also push one in person. It is estimated that the Prussians also want to push the Kingdom of Bavaria as a leading bird.
As the third largest country in the Federation, only their influence is large enough to enable everyone to respond collectively.
If the Bavarian government wants the support of the small states, then this is an opportunity. If successful, they will become the leader of the small states of Germany. ”
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The Austrian government is discussing how to bring the Kingdom of Bavaria into the pit. St. Petersburg, which is thousands of miles away, is also discussing the strategy of the Tsar.
The battle of Sofia is over, and the second Bulgarian battle has entered a new phase. At this time, they have two alternatives:
Either concentrate their forces on the Sliven area, or occupy Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Greece.
Chancellor of the Treasury Astanley Rhodes proposed: ”His Majesty, first attack the Kelisven region, clear the obstacles to Constantinople, and in a rush to capture Constantinople, Britain and France will have to retire.”
This is a quick and decisive play. Financially speaking, it is the least expensive way to win the war.
The prerequisite is to be able to win. If you lose, it is natural to rest, and high returns are accompanied by high risks.