Chapter 506： Are acting (1/2)
The British-Russian negotiations were not kept secret. Franz, far away from Vienna, received the news, and even the contents of the negotiations were restored.
Everyone understands the simple truth of selling at a price. The Russians deliberately leaked the news, apparently waiting for Austria to bid.
It doesn't have to be taller than the British, as long as there is little difference, the Tsarist government will definitely choose to stand with Austria.
This is determined by interests. The value of the existence of the Russian-Australian alliance can be more valuable than that of the British-Russian alliance. Moreover, the British will not yet ally with them.
Opening the map shows that the long border between Russia and Austria does not have so many dangerous lines to put on. Without the covenant, pressure on defense alone would be a headache.
This is especially true for the already exhausted Tsarist government. If you turn your back on Austria, it means that every country that borders them is an enemy, or a potential enemy.
When the Russian empire was strong, it was an expedition, and it established a great reputation. Now that it is showing fatigue, it has become a pack of wolves and tigers.
The last Russian-Prussian war told the Tsar government how many enemies they had. If the second Russian-Prussian war fails again, then the Nordic Federation should rush up to share the meat.
It's no secret that Finns and Sweden are hooking up. When the Russian Empire was strong, the Swedes were very peaceful, but with the defeat of the Russian-Prussian War, Karl XV dared to openly meet the leaders of the Finnish Independence Movement.
Of course, this potential threat cannot scare the Russians. Although it is difficult for the Russians to get out, it is not a big problem to keep the current foundation.
Although there are many enemies, not many are willing to contribute. Except for the Kingdom of Prussia, Kingdom of Poland, and the Ottoman Empire, these three enemies seem to have no possibility of relaxation, and the rest of the enemies will only fall.
Now that the Tsarist government is clanging poorly, they have no other cards in addition to the domestic market. They now have to sell for a good price.
Originally, the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, wanted to bid and compete together. Unfortunately, the French are very busy now and are unwilling to participate in the competition.
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Putting down the tea cup in his hand, Franz asked with a somber face: ”The Russians have shown their chips. Do you think we should compete with the British?”
It can be seen that his mood is very bad. At this time, the tsarist government was doing something that completely hit Austria.
South Africa ’s gold has not yet been mined. In the struggle for currency hegemony, the Aegis-Gold system was already in a disadvantage. At this time, the Tsarist government fell to the British, and the British pound could basically be declared a victory.
Prime Minister Felix replied angrily: ”Your Majesty, we cannot let the Russians take this blackmail, we need to teach them a profound lesson.”
In order to win the Russians into the Aegis-the golden system, Austria also paid a lot of money. The benefits have been taken, and this one is coming again. In the view of Prime Minister Felix, this is betrayal.
Franz nodded, and did not wait for others to speak. He immediately decided: ”The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds the Russians that the Russian-Olympic alliance is about to expire, and their approach is very chilling!”
It is impossible to bid. It is impossible to sell the same product twice. The Tsarist government lacks money, regardless of Franz's affairs.
For any reason, as long as you violate the agreement, even if it is an oral agreement, it is also a betrayal.
After a pause, Franz stopped again: ”Forget it, don't be annoying at this time. Send an invitation to the Prussians, and William I knows what to do.”
Oral threats, how can there be deterrents in actual action? The Russian dared to fall to the British, and he supported Prussia in the next Russian-Prussian war.
Although the Berlin government can't come up with chips, the cakes drawn by others are big enough!
Unless Alexander II can lay down the Prussians before the end of the Russian-Austrian League, Franz has nothing to say that he is not a treacherous person and Austria will certainly be neutral.
If the Russian-Austrian alliance dissolves and the Prussian-Russian war breaks out, then don't blame him for falling. In addition, simply severing Russia-Austria trade can make the Russians hurt their nerves.
If this is not enough, it is also a good choice to let the Prussian Navy enter the Aegean Sea and let them join forces with the Ottoman Navy to block the Russians from entering the Mediterranean trade channel.
Many people will play about things like falling in the rocks. If the Nordic Federation doesn't know about closing the gates of the Baltic Sea, Franz will look down on them.
With the two lifelines broken, the Tsarist government can never import strategic materials from the Far East to wage war?
The Siberian Railway has not yet been repaired, and even if it started immediately, it would take more than ten years.
Foreign Minister Weissenberg analyzed: ”Your Majesty, we do not need to be so proactive. Prussians should be more anxious than us, or they will come to their own door soon.
Britain and Russia began to move closer, and their boss still did not support them in the next war, which is an unknown.
If the Prussians can't disrupt this British-Russian deal, they can only move closer to us. Relatively speaking, in eastern Europe, our voice is the most important. ”
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Every politician is a qualified actor. The Russians tried the currency system, and Franz naturally cooperated.
This is not a bunch of bigwigs from the Vienna government, they have performed a big show for them, showing the Russians what they want to see.
Before long, the content of this meeting will be transmitted to Alexander II's desk through a secret channel, and then it's his turn to have a headache.