Chapter 232： Marriage (1/2)

Otto I's illusions did not last long, and without the reminder of others, he knew it was impossible.

The public opinion in the country is ignored, this time they sent troops to attack the Ottoman Empire, and they have an unshirkable responsibility for the defeat of the second Bulgarian coalition.

However, the British army suffered heavy losses in this battle. Downing Street changed their owners. If they let them go like this, would the British still want to lose face?

Without winning the Russians, the London government was still acceptable. Originally, the British had low expectations of the Army, and it was not too shameful to lose to the Russians.

But after taking part in a war, the British ca n’t just watch the French show their might, they are reduced to spectators, right?

In any case, the British Army desperately needs a shot victory to prove its strength. Unfortunately, Greece is the soft persimmon they chose.

If this were not the case, the Greek government had been in PR for such a long time and it would not have yielded anything.

Otto I said helplessly: ”Can the army really not fight? Even if it is a tie, we also have the capital to negotiate!”

The Minister of War replied on the side: ”His Majesty, since the defeat with the British, the morale of the army has been lost, and people have fled every day. If it was not restricted by military law, the soldiers on the front line would not know how many were left.”

There is no way, this army is all pieced together, all supported by nationalist patriotism. Once the breath was released, the original shape was immediately revealed.

Expecting these black people to defeat the enemy is a dream.

”deserter?”

Otto I's eyes brightened, and it seemed that he had thought of something, but he didn't grasp it. He kept saying: ”Fleeing soldier”, ”Fleeing soldier” ...

Seeing the demon king, everyone silently chose silence.

After a half-time effort, Otto I said in a low voice: ”If we let the troops turn to zero, how about the scattered breakout?

As long as the evidence is not captured by the British, they will not treat us like that! ”

I have to say that Otto I was still a wise man and there was no foolish alliance with the Russians.

Greece's geographic location determined its strategic choices. Even if the Russians won the war, they could not escape the influence of Britain and France.

Now if they jump into the arms of the Russians, they may not be finished until the war is over.

The Prime Minister reminded: ”Your Majesty, if you do this, you will lose a lot. Once these soldiers fall into the hands of the Ottomans, I am afraid that few will survive.”

Since it is a civilian armed force, the military discipline cannot be better. There are revenge and complaints. The war has now progressed, and the seeds of hatred between the two sides have taken root.

At this time, the so-called scattered breakout actually means that you can't win, let's run away!

And it is not yet possible to run directly back to the Greek Kingdom, otherwise the enemy will follow and kill them, and they will divert from other areas to return to the country.

In the case of the Greek army, an orderly evacuation does not exist. It is estimated that the order will directly become a defeat, and there are obviously not many people who can run back alive.

The base of the Greek Kingdom is not thick. This army is most of their country. Once the losses are heavy, it is a situation of ”everyone wears filial piety, and everyone cries.”

”Do we still have a choice? The enemy will not win on the battlefield, and the Russians are not willing to send troops to the rescue. We can't expect the Principality of Montenegro next door to rescue us, right?” Otto I asked rhetorically.

This war cannot be said at the negotiating table, otherwise they cannot afford the liquidation of the British. Domestic nationalism is not easy to mess with. These people not only do not see the coffin and do not cry, but they are also the masters who cannot afford to lose.

Anyway, they all have to lose, Otto I naturally has to find a way to escape.

The frontline army could not win, and everyone dispersed and broke out. No matter how much the loss was, there was nothing to do with the king on the surface. At least he didn't have to bear the political responsibility for failure.

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Vienna

Queen Sophie issued an ultimatum to Franz. No matter what the marriage must be settled immediately, even if she does not marry her niece, she must find a doorkeeper.

This is not only her personal will, but also the will of the Habsburgs and the will of the empire. Everyone cannot bear the emperor's continued singleness.

Free love? Franz regrets that he has not had time to fall in love!

In this case, it is better to be familiar with the engagement, it is better to marry someone who knows nothing. What if it gets green?

The day after Christmas in 1853, Franz was engaged to Princess Helen of the Wittelsbach dynasty. The whole journey was arranged by Empress Sophie, Franz just followed the procedure.

As the value of justice is right, Franz is still very satisfied with the situation of buying one for one.

How chaotic are European nobles? This question cannot be answered. In short, apart from the descent of blood, there are a lot of mess, and the idea of ​​chastity is indifferent.

Although this marriage was not a personal match, everyone was a sweetheart, and the fiancee entered the Vienna Palace early, ensuring that it was an original product.