Chapter 494： France and Russia move closer (2/2)

If another French-Russian alliance comes along, wouldn't it still crumble? John Niu does not think that the Austrian and Austrian countries in the middle are the opponents of France and Russia. This alliance is more terrible than the French and Austrian alliance.

At least the Franco-Austrian alliance has a deep conflict of interest, and it is not difficult to destroy this alliance. The change is not the same with the French-Russian alliance. The two countries do not directly border each other, and there is less conflict of interest between them. It is not easy to split this alliance.

Unlike the original time and space, the current Greater French Empire is the first European power, at least on the surface.

After the annexation of Italy, France's total population was as high as 55 million, and its economic output surpassed that of Britain. Its industrial output was second only to that of Britain and Austria.

There are also the world's second navy and the world's first army. This strength is frightening. Who dares to let them ally with the Russians?

France and Russia have just moved closer, which has caused an uproar internationally. European countries can't stand it, nor can the Vienna government sit still.

In the Palace of Vienna, looking at the crowd with a nervous look, Franz appeased: ”Don't worry, the British want to split the Franco-Austrian alliance, and the choice is to join this alliance.

We are now allied with France and Russia at the same time. If they are allied, we will be in this alliance.

It is much faster to defeat an alliance internally than externally. Moreover, now that the French want to digest the fruits of the war, the Russians are still busy reforming.

Even if they want to form an alliance, they will never choose this time. In addition to causing fear among European nations, can this alliance play another role?

To make an alliance, at least they need a common enemy. The Prussian kingdom is not qualified. It seems that we are not so hateful right now? ”

Franz can conclude that France and Russia are a sham shot, and it is entirely speculative based on interests. This alliance is possible, but lacks the motivation to establish it.

Both France and Russia now need to resolve their internal conflicts. Even if the two countries have formed an alliance, it will not be possible to expand externally at this time, and there is no way to get more benefits from continental Europe.

The Anglo-French-Austrian Alliance has divided up the right to speak in most parts of the world. This has become an established fact. The French will definitely be blocked at this time.

Alexander II was still undergoing internal reforms. At this time, he was unable to share the pressure for them, and Napoleon III did not have such confidence.

We must know that Napoleon III was a patient with phobia and could overcome this disease. It was the French and Austrian League that gave him the confidence, and most of his heart still left a lingering fear.

When the Russians cannot help, it is too difficult for him to stand alone against the pressure of the British Olympics.

Foreign Minister Weissenberg shook his head and said, ”Your Majesty, no matter how unlikely this is, we must put the crisis in the cradle.

In order to avoid the worst, we also need to make emergency plans. Negotiations with the British must be accelerated, and when necessary, we must also be prepared to form alliances with the Prussians. ”

This answer surprised Franz. From the map, isn't this a replica of the original continental pattern of time and space?

To his relief, Austria is much stronger than the original time and space. This possible alliance is also stronger than the German-Austrian Alliance.

The alliance has half of the Mediterranean and half of the Balkans, plus Poland, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, and three-quarters less Italy.

As a result of this, the overall strength has not fallen into a disadvantage. Of course, the premise is that the British do not end, not the Anglo-French-Russian Alliance or death.

Franz soon dismissed the idea, and it was too dangerous. Franz, who is not a gentleman, is not willing to take such an adventure.

Even if you can win on land, the sea is basically a delivery. A Prussian-Russian war dispelled the idea of ​​the Prussian kingdom to develop the navy. It was unreliable to rely on the Austrian navy to challenge Britain and France.

Counting on the outbreak of the navy, it would be better to simply destroy the Ottoman Empire and build a railway to the Suez Canal, which is even more successful.

Franz made a decisive decision: ”The relationship with Prussia can be strengthened, but don't do too much for the time being. France and Russia are just moving closer. If we do too much, we will stimulate them.

Judging from the current situation, for at least two decades, France and Russia cannot jointly expand externally. As long as the Prussian-Russian war is promoted before the alliance between France and Russia, the worst will not happen. ”

Obviously Franz's position has changed and he is prepared to let the Russians lose again. With the appetite of Junker aristocrats, if the tsarist government loses again, believe it or not they dare to occupy St. Petersburg?

Once the tsarist government collapses and Austria falls to the ground, the Russians should not want to rise again in the next few decades, and they will even lose their chance of rise forever.

Just look at the map to see why. You lost the war and lost the fertile soil of Eastern Europe. You can't manage it in Siberia, right?

Now the populations of Russia and Austria are almost the same. Once the tsarist government fails again, and a large area of ​​territory and population is lost, the bears are not terrible.

Of course, the after-effects of doing this are also very serious, and Prussia must be greatly injured, otherwise a dangerous neighbor appears next door.

No way, who asked Alexander II to jump out and stimulate Franz's nerves at this sensitive moment?

The shadow of the World War has always been in Franz's mind, and he is very alert to the French-Russian Alliance. Even if it was prepared, it also gave Franz a reason to act.

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