Chapter 250： stable (1/2)
On September 1, 1854, in the midst of a killing, Constantinople fell. The Russians realized their long-awaited centuries. The Russian Empire boiled and the European continent collectively lost its voice.
The day after the Battle of Constantinople ended, the New Holy Roman Empire issued a diplomatic note to the belligerents and announced the high-profile mediation of the war.
This responsible international attitude was immediately unanimously praised by France and Russia, and lasted for more than two years in the Near East War, and finally the dawn of peace appeared.
The eyes of the world are on-London. The Ottoman Empire and the Principality of Montenegro have been ignored by everyone, and weak countries are better off without diplomacy.
At 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Henry threw out the water glass in his hands, and Constantinople was so defiant, shouldn't the water be too obvious?
As long as a week ago, the Russians stopped the offensive, and the French began to evacuate the wounded and sick from the city. There seemed nothing wrong with stopping the offensive when the plague broke out.
Two days ago, the French envoy vowed to assure him that he would swear to guard Constantinople. 120,000 French troops would be enough to block any Russian offensive.
Then, last night, he received news of Constantinople's fall. The 120,000 French army opened in a group and broke out in the case of Constantinople's fall. On the same day, he defeated the Russian army guarded by Tiki. Elda.
Prime Minister Henry would like to say: Do n’t be too obvious about cheating. It ’s really hard for me to do this!
Foreign Minister Thomas said pale: ”You, the French have ended this battle unilaterally, we must act now, or we will be passive!”
It's not ”it's going to be passive,” it's already passive. No matter what agreement France and Russia have reached, it is very bad for the British Empire.
Once the two nations formed an alliance, the Europeans ’painstaking strategy of continental balance broke. In this era, no allied allies exist.
Secretary of the Army Stanley said solemnly: ”The French have already withdrawn, and even sold Constantinople to the Russians. We can no longer fight this war.”
The London government has not wanted to fight for a long time, but it is not so simple to withdraw from the war. A political opponent is not good enough to grasp the handle, and is happy.
Stanley is the most worried. In case the French sell their teammates a little bit, it is possible that the frontline British troops will be swallowed up by the Russians.
Considering the grievances between Britain and France, this situation is not impossible. If this happens, it is estimated that all European countries will be happy to see it happen.
After hesitating for a moment, the Prime Minister Henry made a decision: ”The situation is unknown, we can only adapt to the situation and accept the Austrian mediation first, and then let the rest be resolved by diplomatic means!
The focus of the next work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to find a way to isolate the Russians. It is absolutely impossible for France and Russia to form an alliance, otherwise the situation will be completely out of control. ”
Suffer? Who hasn't suffered in international politics? Those who just want to take advantage and cannot afford to lose money are not suitable for playing politics.
Lost here today, and find ways to make up tomorrow. Neng Qu Neng Sheng is the basic quality of a politician. A momentary defeat will not scare the British.
Following the statement of the London government, the Vienna Peace Conference was put on the agenda, and after everyone's consultation, it was finally decided to formally hold on September 21.
History has changed. The Russians on the battlefield did not lose, but instead prevailed. It was naturally impossible to hold a conference in Paris. The Tsarist government also had to face it.
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The port of Conakry, Guinea, the later port of West Africa, is still a barren land.
Because of the existence of natural ports, it was fortunate to become one of the strongholds for Austria to colonize Africa, and entered the age of civilization in advance.
Now it seems to be a large construction site. According to the plan of the Vienna government, the first step to colonize Africa-building a city.
No, it can't be considered a city, but it should be a small town. It is planned that 8,000 migrants will be accommodated here, plus an Austrian infantry battalion.
Then, with the town as the core, it gradually expanded around until it completely occupied the coastal plain.
Port of Conakry is now not called Conakry, but a unique Austrian name-New Brook.
This is just the beginning. If the colonization plan goes well, many future Austrian city names will appear here.
Colonel Stephen, the city's part-time commander of the garrison, looked at the report in his hand and shook his head helplessly. The new Brooke just starting was lacking.
Especially for lack of people, there are plans to resettle 8,000 resettlers. So far, only 1,200 people have arrived. In less than two months, 56 people have died for various reasons, and 37 people are lying in bed.
This mortality rate is only slightly lower than the plague. If this situation continues, the average life expectancy of new immigrants will probably not exceed 35 years.
Lieutenant Colonel Stephen asked, ”Why can the next immigrants arrive?”