Chapter 322： Work hard (1/2)

(Volume 4 is wrong)

The bears entering the state of reform were equally restless. Without the opportunity for them to expand in the European continent, they went to the Far East to do things.

First, in the Second Opium War, it fell to the ground and ceded a large area of ​​territory from the Qing Dynasty, and then set its sights on Japan.

In 1861, Russian warships broke into Tsushima (an island in Nagasaki Prefecture) in an attempt to occupy it as a bridgehead for invading Japan.

Fragmented Japan is naturally incapable of resisting the Russian invasion. The shogunate appealed to the powers, hoping to use the strength of other powers to dispel the Russian ambitions for them.

In order to limit the expansion of the Russians in the Far East, Britain, France, and the Netherlands have expressed support for the Japanese government. The British also sent warships to confront the Russians.

If history does not change, the Russians should retreat under pressure from the British.

At this time, the Austrian Ocean Fleet entered East Asia, and the unwilling Russians turned to Austria for help.

The Austrian ambassador to Japan passed the message to the ocean fleet, and the commander of the ocean fleet Arest had a headache. The political problem was too difficult for him.

According to the Russian-Austrian alliance treaty, the two countries are obliged to provide each other with help within their ability without involving their own interests.

This ability is hard to grasp. Everything in the era of the Great Colony relied on strength. The strongest in the Far East is the Austrian Ocean Fleet.

Prior to the arrival of the ocean fleet, there were only sailing warships in the Far East. The iron armored ship was only known by its name and disappeared. Many people thought it was a rumor.

The arrival of the Austrian Ocean Fleet undoubtedly started a new era. During this global visit, Austria severely brushed up a sense of presence. Let the countries in the world understand that there is another top power in Europe-Austria.

Because of the Second Opium War, the Manchurian government's panic disorder became more serious. Even if it was just an ordinary diplomatic visit, many people could not sleep.

After showing his intentions, the Austrian Ocean Fleet easily received supplies. Officials along the way were like sending plague gods, for fear of causing trouble.

The Ocean Fleet is not a problem this time. Usually, it just wanders around the port, and supplies to the next stop.

Now the fleet is docked outside Dagukou. Hume, the envoy for foreign affairs, is also making daily diplomatic visits in Beijing. Because of the inconvenience of communication, the problem fell to Commander Arest.

Chandler, Chief of Staff of the Fleet, proposed, ”His Commander, diplomatic issues are involved. Let the Minister in Japan decide for himself!

Anyway, we still have to visit Japan. We will talk about any problems later. Even if Britain and Russia really get up, we can mediate in the past.

Now that the St. Petersburg government is busy reforming, the Tsarist government will not start a full-scale war with the British, even if there is a small conflict, it is still under control. ”

Chief of Staff Chandler is obviously more politically sensitive, and the conflict between Britain and Russia is not equal to the conflict between Britain and Austria. This time Austria has not expanded its sphere of influence in the Far East, and there is no conflict of interest between the two sides, so naturally they cannot conflict.

Oral diplomacy in support of the Russians is not a big deal at all. In the absence of the envoy, it is in line with the rule to give the leadership to the Minister in Japan.

Commander Arest rubbed his forehead and said, ”Well, let the people in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs deal with it!”

Being able to serve as the commander of the Austrian Ocean Fleet, naturally Arest is not a fool. The political vision is not bright, that is, he never participates in politics.

He still cares a little bit about Europe, and the Far East is out of scope. If it weren't for a personal visit, there would be no difference between the Far East nations and the indigenous African kingdoms in his subconscious.

His indifference to politics was also an important factor in his smooth progress. On the contrary, the politically talented officers were all confused.

Soldiers are not allowed to participate in politics, which is Austrian rule. If you want to go into politics, let's retire from the army before talking about it.

Like most emperors, Franz also hoped that soldiers would be simple, and more problems would easily lead to problems.

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After years of hard work and a bitter price, the British captured Delhi in mid-October 1860 and captured the Mughal emperor.

The nominal leader of the Indian insurgents no longer exists, and the bonds of the insurgents' union have been cut off, and they have fallen into separate states of war.

Immediately afterwards, the British army successively conquered Lucknow, Calpi, Guallo and other areas. The insurgents suffered heavy losses and were forced to switch to guerrilla activities.

The British, who are good at political struggles, took the opportunity to publish the ”Book to Indian Princes, Chiefs and People” to win over the local Princes, landlords and religious groups.

Seeing that the general situation has gone, these landlords and religious groups of the Tubang lords have fallen, and the insurgents have fallen into isolation.

By March 1861, this massive Indian uprising was put out. The British Empire finally freed up to continue their global strategy.

The British made their move, which is undoubtedly good news for Franz, who wants to intervene in the American Civil War.

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After diplomatic efforts by the United States, Britain, France, and the West, the United States has increased its number of federal states to the Southern Alliance to fourteen, and the gap between the North and South has narrowed.

The northern states are not ready for war, and many federal states are actually ready for compromise. After all, the four countries, Britain, France, and Western Europe, support the independence of the southern government.