Chapter 888: Wall head grass (1/2)
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Bern, due to the tensions in Europe, Switzerland has a hard time as a neutral country.
Switzerland, the ”roof of Europe”, is not the strategic position that future keyboard men think is unimportant.
On the contrary, Switzerland, located in the center of Western Europe, connects Austria to the east, Italy to the south, France to the west, Baden and Württemberg to the north. It has been an important transportation route in Europe since ancient times, and its strategic position is very important.
Because of the mountainous nature, Switzerland has many strategic locations, such as: Saint Columbia and Saint Bernard are all competing places for military strategists.
With the outbreak of the European War, Switzerland, as a neutral country, became the center of the storm, and how to stand in line became a problem.
Ben Hadheimer, the rotating chairman, unfortunately caught up. The only thing that gratified him is that countries are still predatory and do not directly force them to stand in line.
This is an inevitable result. Switzerland is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and there are also famous Swiss mercenaries. People with a clear eye will know at a glance that this is a hard bone.
Under the system that all the people are soldiers, it is still possible for Switzerland to pull out 3.5 million troops. Although Switzerland is still poor, the weapons and equipment of so many troops are inadequate.
However, as long as the team is standing, these problems are not a problem, neither France nor Austria will think of their soldiers as much.
Benhard Heim explained: ”His Minister, Switzerland is a neutral country, and we will not participate in the European dispute.”
Similarly, Ben Hadheimer doesn't know how many times he has said it, but the people who come to visit are still endless.
In the eyes of most people, he is selling at a price. Only Benhard Hemer knew that he was really reluctant to let Switzerland participate in the European dispute.
No way, the Swiss family is really too thin. You can also take advantage of geographical advantages and take the initiative to take part in the war.
For a small country such as Switzerland, participating in the French-Austrian disputes has won limited profits and lost money to the family.
Austrian Minister Eli Dekaz shook his head: ”His head of state, don't be so absolute. There are many things in this world that everyone is forced to do.
If possible, we are not willing to fight this war, but the French do not agree.
How ambitious the French are, you must be clear. If we do n’t stand up to stop it now and let them expand to Central Europe, we will definitely suffer from it in the future. ”
Benhard Hymer was silent, and deep down he had made countless talks. In essence, the French ambitions were also indulged by Austria.
If it were not for the Austrian indulgence of the French to swallow the south of Italy, and there is no such arrogant French empire today, naturally there will be no troubles now.
If you think about it, it is impossible to say it. Now Switzerland also needs Austria to stand up, or Switzerland will be in danger after the French annex the Belgium and Rhineland regions.
”My Excellency, it is indeed very important to curb the expansion of the French, but our strength is limited, and we really have no ability to blend in this war.”
It is impossible to participate in the war, and it is impossible to participate in the war in this life. To contain the actions of the French, we need to support them spiritually.
Ben Hadheimer ’s refusal, and Eli Dekaz was not surprised at all. There was no real interest, just to curb the expansion of France, and it was not enough to make the Swiss sell their lives.
”Well, if your country is not willing to participate in the war, you can go neutral first.
Just put the switch card at a critical moment, let our army pass, and beat the French by surprise.
In return, your country can obtain the Kongtai area after the war. If your country is willing to send troops, you can also get the Sava region. ”
I have to admit that Austria is very generous in the distribution of benefits. Even Ben Hadheimer, who had made up his mind to be neutral, did not feel a bit tempted.
The Conte region includes the provinces of Du, Jura, Haute-Saône and Belfort, with a total area of 16,202 square kilometers, equivalent to two-fifths of Switzerland.
If the Savoy region is added, it is more than half of the Swiss territory. This is already the limit, no matter how much it is given to Switzerland, they will not be able to eat.
After hesitating for a while, Benhard Hymer resisted the temptation. No matter how big the interest is, it is also after defeating the French. If you lose on the battlefield, you will have nothing.
Judging from the data on paper, the Austrian side is clearly dominant, but the French army cannot stand up to its reputation.