Chapter 217： pass the buck (2/2)
With our strength, we no longer have the ability to intervene in this war. It is better to wait and see the situation and wait for the response of European countries! ”
The plan did not change quickly. If Austria did not mobilize nationwide, then the Kingdom of Prussia plus the German states would organize coalition forces and have the power to interfere in the war.
It is clear now that the small states were either forced by public opinion or deterred by the strength of Austria, and they flinched.
The coalition organization couldn't afford it. To go head-to-head with Austria, with the 200,000 troops of the Kingdom of Prussia, Joseph von Radovitz had no expectations at all.
Even in the case of national mobilization, the Kingdom of Prussia can't afford to consume it, it will be the end of a defeat. Perhaps Austria did not have the power to annex Prussia, but it was possible to dismember the Kingdom of Prussia.
After all, the Kingdom of Prussia is not impeccable. In the three operations of dividing Poland, it gained 141,100 square kilometers, occupying 47% of Prussian territory.
This means that there are still a large number of Poles inside Prussia. Although these people are almost assimilated, they will be digested in a short time, but it is established without external force.
Once the Kingdom of Prussia was defeated and Austria forcibly split Prussia, it would be difficult to merge again. The odds are too low and the risk is too high, and Prime Minister Joseph von Radovitz does not want to take this risk.
Foreign Minister Andrea proposed: ”Her Majesty, Metternich will visit Berlin soon. We listen to what Austria decides, and if conditions are right, it may be necessary to join forces with them.”
State-to-state is interest, and Prussia opposes Austria's annexation of Bavaria because of interest. If the interest is appropriate, then it is not bad to sell Bavaria.
Andrea is a proponent of the idea of the division of North and South Germany. He does not mind exchanging interests with Austria. Of course, this does not mean that he did not want Prussia to unite Germany.
Mainly because of the limited strength of the Kingdom of Prussia, everyone has ambitions to unify Germany, but they do not think it can be achieved.
Before Bismarck came to power, neither the Prussian government nor the entire Prussian government was prepared to unify Germany.
Even after the triumph of the three dynasties, everyone was skeptical of unifying Germany.
If it were not for Bismarck's strong insistence and powerful political means, many nations would be brought together to achieve nominal unification, and the German Empire would not be born.
Hesitating for a moment, Frederick-William IV still said sorry to the Kingdom of Bavaria, not that he refused to help, but his strength was not allowed.
”That being the case, let's keep silent first, the domestic army mobilization cannot stop, and we must guard against the Austrians launching a surprise attack on us.
After Metternich arrived and we knew the conditions of the Austrians, we would make a decision.
Before that, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must try to stabilize the small states. Without them shouting flags, it is very passive in politics to us. ”
Bet on the National Games, it depends on the situation, at least 30% to 40% of the grasp, can bet? Frederick-William IV was not a gambler, and he did not gamble with red eyes and would not play stud blindly.
Immediately after the high-level meeting, Frederick-William IV summoned the ambassadors of Britain, France, Russia, and the West. He briefed the four European powers on the situation and asked the four countries to intervene.
There is no doubt that the Kingdom of Spain was already empty in this period. The power of the ancestors was to be maintained by the ancestors of the ancestors. Now he is busy fighting internally and is not keen on interfering in the affairs of the German region.
What really has a say is Britain, France, and Russia, or France and Russia are more accurate. Although the British's influence is large, the Army's strength is limited and it does not have the strength to send troops to interfere in the German area.
However, the three countries, Britain, France, and Russia, were at the moment a super friendly match, and they couldn't stop for a while. Both sides have invested so much, and whoever admits to it will be unlucky.
The Russians cannot let go of Constantinople. This is the will of the entire Russian population, and the Tsarist government cannot retreat at the last minute.
Britain and France also could n’t back down. The British made concessions, and the loss of interest was severe. Let ’s leave it alone, Downing Street will be replaced.
Not to mention the French, if Napoleon III would dare to admonish, his throne would be unstable, or his throne would have been unstable, and the war was launched to divert internal conflicts.
Apart from the Spanish Minister's explicit refusal to send troops, the Ministers of the three countries did not give an answer, waiting for domestic decision-making.
London
The cabinet of Georges again convened a cabinet meeting on issues in the German region.
Foreign Minister Thomas said: ”You, the situation in the German region has changed. The Bavarian kingdom fell without any resistance. In this war, the Bavarian people and the army chose to sneer.
It is estimated that the battle with Austria this time was the idiot of Maximilian II, and his idiot cabinet.
Affected by this, most of the states in the German region chose neutrality, because public opinion supports the unification of Germany, and these state governments dare not take risks.
Last night, I received news from the Minister in Berlin, and the Prussian government flinched.
We originally planned to use the power of the German states to contain the Austrians, but we can no longer continue.
If we do not take strong measures, unity in the German region will be inevitable. The Austrians are conducting a political offensive. It is estimated that most German states will be forced by public opinion to join the Shen Luo empire to which Austrians came. ”
Thomas despised Maximilian II's actions, and everyone agreed. For a king to do this, he really needs strength.
If the Bavarian Kingdom is a little stronger, even if it only resists the Austrian army for ten and a half months, or even defeats the battle all the way, everyone can accept it.
This is a gap in strength, and no one will blame them for their incompetence. It can be said that as long as they resist, the German State Coalition will be able to organize.
Now everyone is shrinking, not only to deter Austria's military strength, but also the Bavarian people's approach, which leaves everyone with no heart and dare not violate public opinion.
George Hamilton-Gordon thought about it and said, ”It looks like we are going to join forces with the Russians. We can't let Austria go by ourselves and the French.
The unified German empire was too powerful. Presumably the Russians were reluctant to see the monster appear, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Russians communicated. In good faith, we can suspend the offensive in the Crimea. ”
”Prime Minister, by suspending the offensive at this time, our advantage at hand is equivalent to being abandoned for nothing. As long as the Russians refuse to give up Constantinople, this war cannot be ended.
Unless we want to fight an Indian defense battle with the Russians in the Indus Valley, we cannot shrink back. Secretary of the Army reminded Stanley
It is impossible to shrink back. Whoever dares to make concessions on this issue will wait to be nailed to the pillar of the traitor and be cast aside by the people for a lifetime!
George Hamilton-Gordon sneered and said: ”This loss is still within our tolerance. Even if we cannot compromise with the Russians on the Near East, we still stand on the issue of preventing German unity. Consistent.
As long as our three countries agree, the Austrians will have to compromise. Once the Russians put pressure on Austria, can their allies continue?
Once Russia-Austria breaks down, the subsequent wars will be fought. Now let the Russians fumble and let them interrupt the road to German reunification. ”
When it comes to diplomacy, John Niu is irritated. Even if they were to join forces with the Russians to intervene in the German Unification War, they did not forget to dig a big pit for the Russians first.
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