Chapter 221： End without disease (2/2)
However, once the countries have completed industrialization, the weaknesses of the three small islands and the lack of resources in the British Isles will be exposed, and then another ending will come.
Does the British see this problem? The answer is: I don't see it.
The British Empire is so glorious that they ignore the possible crisis. Otherwise, they will start to prepare now, not to mention that they will always be at their peak, at least to extend the time of the world hegemon.
The theoretical best choice is to shift the focus of development to Canada, compete with the Americans for the Americas, and kill the United States in this era with the power of the British Empire.
Secondly, the development of Australia and the invasion of the Nanyang region, with such a region to support, can also support a superpower.
Thirdly, it is the development of the African continent. At this time, the total population of the African continent was at most more than 20 million. Thanks to the popularity of the slave trade, the African population was still declining.
Americans can turn Indians into minorities, more professional John Bulls, or uncle Black into protected animals.
These three options, no matter which one, need to invest a lot of manpower, material resources and financial resources, unless the British elite is a traversal, otherwise it is definitely not a play.
Although it is flicker, in this era, this is a compliment. George Hamilton was very pleased to be able to get Felix's compliment, but this did not affect the subsequent negotiations.
George Hamilton-Gordon can be sure that the Austrian government does not mind joining the free trade system as soon as they relax on the German issue.
This is obviously not the bottom line of Austria. George Hamilton-Gordon continued to test: ”Mr. Felix, since your country remained neutral in the Near East War, now you should occupy the land of the Ottoman Empire, should you return it after the war? ”
Felix can only sigh, it really is the master of playing the mainland's balance policy, so quickly thought of the problems after the end of the Near East War.
”We need to discuss this with the Ottoman government. If they can pay enough ransom, we don't mind returning the land they currently occupy.”
This ”ransom” is obviously not something that the Ottoman Empire can afford. It is nothing more than a concession for the British to rebuild the Holy Roman Empire in Austria.
Regarding the area of the territory, the several major states that Austria is currently focusing on add up to less than 140,000 square kilometers, which is less than half of Austria's occupation of the Ottoman Empire.
Kingdom of Bavaria: 75865 square kilometers
Wurttemberg Kingdom: 20682 square kilometers
Grand Duchy of Baden: 15,070 square kilometers
Kingdom of Saxony: 14,993 square kilometers
Principality of Hesse-Darmstadt: about 10,000 square kilometers
Frankfurt free city 248.31 square kilometers
However, the account cannot be counted like this, Austria's annexation of the South German region is not much land, mainly for population, and the population of these German states is more than 10 million.
These populations can effectively make up for the weakness of Austria's main ethnic group, and turn the seemingly powerful Austrian empire into a truly powerful great empire.
As for the land in the Balkans, how can the Ottoman Empire be returned? Can the current Ottoman Empire be maintained?
Take the Duchy of the Danube as an example. As long as Austria insists on opposing their independence, the Ottoman Empire can only send them back unless they want to be neighbors with the bear.
If the Russians win or are tied in the Near East War, then the Ottoman Empire will be forced, and they will be trapped in the enclave between the Russians and Austria and let them manage it. Are you kidding me?
It is possible for Austria to abandon the Balkans. Prime Minister Felix's promise will be fulfilled only if Britain and France win the Near East War.
This question was quickly answered by George Hamilton. In this inland region, the British Empire has too little say.
Don't look at the fact that it seems that Austria attaches great importance to them now. In fact, the Russians have the largest say, and the French are the second.
The London government acknowledges that it is good, but its opposition will not change the final result. As long as one country in France and Russia supports Austria, the reconstruction of Shinra is not a problem.
In the end, the two sides did not reach any agreement, did not get enough benefits from Austria, and could not force the Austrian government to make concessions. Naturally, John Niu could not give an accurate answer.
The South German region could not intervene, but they could not give up in the North German region. Only in the coastal regions could they find the prestige of Britain.
These problems have a headache for the British. Felix wouldn't worry about them, anyway, the goodwill of Austria brought it.
With ambiguous answers, Prime Minister Felix set off on his way home. For the upcoming Paris conference, let Metternich deal with it. I have to admit that he is the most professional in this regard.
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