Chapter 220： transaction (1/2)

The Near East War was suddenly suspended, instantly waking many people in the Austrian government. No surprise, the powers are not fools and will not let the unified German empire come out and prey on them.

This is to be expected from Franz, unlike the historical empires in history, and Austria now looks much stronger.

When deterring European countries, it is inevitable that everyone will be jealous. At this time, diplomatic means are very important, and brute force is not done by wise men.

Berlin

Metternich proposed to the Prussian government to divide the German region. There is no doubt that the Prussians are not stupid and it is difficult for the two sides to negotiate.

It is easy for Austria to annex the South German region, but it is very difficult for Prussia to annex the North German region. This is a matter of soft power.

The Prussianism of **** ism is only as strong as military power. Culturally, most German states can despise them.

This is also the reason why the Prussian kingdom is easy to recruit criminals. In the cultural world, they have no right to speak, and they have not been culturally recognized.

Of course, they can also learn from history, using force to force everyone to agree. But the current Frederick-William IV government counseled and was afraid to take this step.

All countries called for the suspension of German reunification, and Austria encountered unprecedented difficulties in diplomacy. If Prussia jumped out at this time, the pressure in Austria would be reduced, and they would be hard pressed.

The North German region is different from the South German region. Most of the South German countries are Austria's younger brothers. They have been influenced by Austria for a long time. This is why Franz advocates unification by political means.

The North German region also has British writing. Prussia wants to annex these regions. Hanover is a hurdle that cannot pass.

After a Danish incident, the Berlin government knew that the powers would not be provoked. Even if the British would not directly approach the city like the Russians, it would be terrible for the navy to come out and block the door.

Metternich said calmly: ”Her Majesty, North Germany is the most prosperous region in Germany. Although the territory is slightly smaller, their economic strength is not weak at all.”

The economic strength of North Germany is indeed not weak, and the total amount is more than half of the Kingdom of Prussia. This is where Frederick William IV dreamed of.

Frederick-William IV shook his head and said, ”His Prime Minister, although the economy of the North German region is good, it is still not as good as that of the South German region. There is a huge gap between the population base and the territory.

Considering the complex situation in North Germany, it is very difficult for the Kingdom of Prussia to annex these states, which is very unfair. Prussia needs to get Saxony as compensation. ”

Obviously, the Prussian government had recognized the importance of population during this period.

Metternich replied coldly: ”Your Majesty, strength determines power. Once it exceeds this line, it means disaster!”

How can it be fair? Austria paid such a great price and finally gave the Kingdom of Prussia the same benefits. How stupid is the Vienna government?

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The Prussian government did not dare to mess with the British, but hoped to receive compensation in the Central German region, which was obviously not acceptable to Austria. The final negotiations between the Austrian and Austrian parties naturally ended in dissatisfaction.

Metternich's goal has been reached. The Prussians are tempted to share a piece of meat in the mouth of the Germans. This means that they cannot work closely with Britain and France.

If according to the British and French proposal, the German region is divided into three and the states other than Prussia and Austria are merged into one country, what are the benefits of the Prussians?

In order to restrict Austria, Prussia will not use his martial arts. Once this country was established, the loss of the Kingdom of Prussia would be great.

Without the South German region, Austria is still a continental power; without the North German region, the current Prussian power status of the Kingdom of Prussia cannot be maintained.

The complete industrial system is gone, and the German Customs Union, which affects the lifeblood of the Prussian economy, no longer exists.

A kingdom of Prussia with a population of 13 million cannot support an independent economy, even in the 19th century.

The area of ​​North Germany is not large, but it has a large population. Once merged here, the population of the Kingdom of Prussia will exceed 20 million. This number has exceeded that of England, and the total economic volume will increase by 60 to 70%.

The bait was put down, and Metternich was not afraid of the Prussians being indifferent. In the end, whether the Prussians ate the meat or got into a show of anger did not matter to him.

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In 1853, Paris still maintained a part of the medieval style. New power surged in the corner of the classical city, and a large number of immigrants flowed to Paris with a living dream.

The skyrocketing population not only brings economic development, but also piles of garbage and feces piled up on the streets.

A wide ditch divides the road into two and blocks the road on both sides. As long as a light rain, the road will be erected a rickety bridge.

The slaughterhouse is located in the center of the city, the blood flowing down the road like a stream, coagulating on the soles of the shoes, and then the leather shoes are dyed crimson.

This is Paris in Metternich's eyes. He is accustomed to the neatness of Vienna. When he sees dirty and messy Paris, he is really hard to like.

The most unacceptable is the infanticide in the stinking ditch. The cruel society is forcing the people to lose their morality. In order to survive the bottom people, they have to artificially control the birth rate. The sound disappeared.

It is a bustling international metropolis, a landmark city in Europe, and a sea of ​​sin. This is Paris in the 19th century.

Versailles Palace

Metternich and Napoleon III had a secret meeting. Interests will always be the best catalyst for state relations. Before the Great Revolution, it was the honeymoon period of France-Austria relations.

After the Great Revolution, this situation changed rapidly. After Napoleon III succeeded, the relationship between France and Austria once recovered. With the outbreak of the Near East War, the relationship between the two countries fell to the freezing point again.

Now the two can talk about laughing together, or because of interests, there is a common topic between the two countries, which are mainland countries.

There is nothing that cannot be solved by interests. If the interests cannot be solved, it must be that the interests are not big enough.

Napoleon III was not a desperate saint, so he had great expectations for the arrival of Metternich, which meant benefits.

Metternich opened the door and said: ”Your Majesty, on the European continent, the two countries can cooperate with each other and get what they need.

'The confrontation between the two countries' is needed by the British's continental balance policy, which is not in the interests of our two countries.