Chapter 865： Build momentum (1/2)

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The British army is still struggling in the battlefields of Afghanistan. The battlefield in Central Asia has already been divided. The Russians have proved with strength that they are still the most powerful European roller.

Of course, this victory was preached by the tsarist government, and the outside world still knows nothing about the specific situation.

The only certainty is that the Russian army has indeed defeated the main forces of the three Central Asian countries and has mastered the initiative on the battlefield. As for whether it will fall into the vast ocean of the people ’s war, only the Russians themselves will know.

Although Franz paid attention to the Central Asian war situation, he did not send people to collect intelligence on the spot. Most of the information in the hands of the Vienna government was released by Britain and Russia.

This point in time is too sensitive. If Austria blends much, it is easy to be mistaken by Britain and Russia for having ambitions for Central Asia.

”What step has Russians made in preparing for war, and when can they attack the Afghan region?”

In fact, the tsarist government started preparing for war a year ago. It was just that the combat objective at the time was to seize parts of Central Asia.

Afghanistan is simply not within the scope of the tsarist government ’s plan. The highest goal is to support the guilty regime and serve as a buffer between Britain and Russia.

With the smooth progress on the battlefield and the poor performance of the British army, the Russians' expectations have also increased, and they now want to swallow the Afghan region.

In this context, the original preparation for war is naturally insufficient. About three months ago, Alexander III issued a national war preparation order.

It is just ”national war preparation”, not ”national mobilization”. The topography of the Afghan region limits the military input of both sides. As long as the supplies are sufficient, the hundreds of thousands of troops in the region do not need Russian national mobilization.

Foreign Minister Weisenberg: ”This is only a local war. In theory, after such a long period of time, the Russians should be ready for war.

However, from the analysis of the situation of the Russian Empire's army transfer, material flow, and rail transportation, I am afraid that it will take some time to coordinate. ”

The war is the most test of the government's ability to organize. It does not have any confidence in the Russian bureaucrat Franz. Chaos is inevitable.

Preparing for war doesn't mean that you need to produce materials. What's more important is that you must deliver the materials to the frontline soldiers before they can really make a difference.

The original World War I was the pinnacle of Russian bureaucracy. The soldiers on the front were hungry, and the food behind was moldy in the warehouse.

Similar things happened in the two Russian-Russian wars. In fact, during the first Russian-Russian war, the Russian army was also killed by domestic bureaucrats.

”By the way, the British media also published the news of the Russian army ’s slaughter in Central Asia yesterday, and it is said that they also attached photos.

If the news is true, then the situation in Central Asia is not as peaceful as the tsarist government said. ”

Franz frowned as he heard the news of the ”Slaughter City”. In the late 19th century, there was little news of the slaughterhouse in the world.

However, in the style of the Russian army, it is not surprising that there have been several massacre incidents. After all, the Three Khanates of Central Asia still bear the name of traitors, and the treatment of traitor Russians must be revenge.

If the news is not issued by the British, then the credibility is even higher.

No way, the British's morality is really not high. Even if there are pictures and truth, they can also be faked.

It is nothing more than a question of changing the military uniform. As long as it is politically necessary, Franz believes that John Niu can do it.

Although the massacre of indigenous people was not a big deal this year, the damage to the country ’s image was still great.

At the critical moment when the Anglo-Russian war is on the verge, who has a better international image will be more likely to gain the support of international public opinion in the war.

After pondering for a moment, Franz said seriously: ”Send someone to verify the truth of the news as soon as possible. The propaganda department prepares the public opinion to guide the work, so that the massacre does not affect us.

Russia and Austria are allies, and if the Russian massacre is actually hammered, Austria will also be scolded by public opinion.

It ’s enough to be scolded internationally, even if Franz wants to control, his hand ca n’t be stretched that long.

However, domestic public opinion must be brought under control, and it is impossible to have the strange thing of public opinion kidnapping the government's decision-making.

Throughout, Franz's focus is on Austria itself. As for the trouble of the Russians, can it be considered trouble?

If it is not really out of reach, he must act as an enthusiastic person and support the war of aggression against the people of Central Asia.

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