Chapter 664

The Industrial Revolution did not affect the world situation, and the use of electricity had just begun. In the eyes of many people at the time, the main role was to illuminate.

High-power generators had just appeared, and the use of electricity in the industry had not yet begun. Influenced by Franz's butterfly effect, the Industrial Revolution began in Austria.

The protagonist of the original time and space had now become dim. Prussia, which established the two empires, was still fighting with Russia, and the powerful US Empire was licking the wounds of the civil war.

After the division of the US, the internal market could no longer support an industrial revolution. The heavy casualties of the war, the high pensions that accompanied it, and the internal contradictions between the states, all of these restricted the development of the Federation.

In the original time and space, the economic prosperity after the US Civil War was now nowhere to be seen. The Great Powers were not volunteers, and the joint intervention of the four countries also received benefits.

After the war, the goods of the three countries flooded the American continent, which was the reward for everyone in the war.

Spain fell behind in the Industrial Revolution because of internal contradictions, and they did not enjoy this benefit.

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Moscow, since the abolition of serfdom by Alexander II Of Russia, the second largest city in Russia ushered in a period of rapid development.

As the second largest industrial zone in the Russian Empire, the number of workers in Moscow had exceeded the 500,000 mark, and the total population of the city exceeded one million, the fourth largest city in Europe.

The more people there were, the more social contradictions, which provided space for the development of the revolutionary party. The Tsarist government's reform was only half carried out, and there was no time to establish a complete system.

Although the newly rising bourgeoisie benefited from the reform, they still wanted greater rights. Wait for Alexander II Of Russia to continue the reform? Unfortunately, they couldn't wait.

Moreover, Alexander II Of Russia's reform protected their interests, but did not let them enter the center of power.

In order to put pressure on the government, these people did not hesitate to hook up with the revolutionary party. Of course, this was limited to providing support in secret, they still did not dare to rebel.

With the help of the British, the leader of the revolutionary party, Matei Tolsky, returned home. This time they wanted to launch an uprising in Moscow, but not in St. Peter's castle, because Tsar had troops in his hands.

Alexander II Of Russia changed the army, and the domestic forces settled down. Russia was not France, and the relationship between the military and the people was not so strong.

In this case, it was natural to choose a weak but influential place. Moscow was the best choice, and the location was very good. Once the uprising succeeded, it could be divided into two parts.

Matai Tolski's heart was heavy. Although they seemed to have a lot of supporters now, the probability of the uprising succeeding was still very low.

In the last two years, the revolutionary party launched five or six uprisings, but of which, the success rate was still very low. In the past two years, the revolutionary party had launched five or six uprisings, but all of them failed.

There were many people who needed them to start an uprising: the British, the French, the Prussians, the Swedes …

In addition to the international support groups, there were also domestic revolutionary groups and various forces that were dissatisfied with the reform, including radical reformists, conservatives, and farmers who did not get their land …

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"Don't worry, sir," replied Ogyust happily. "I got it. I've also personally inspected them, and all 180 rifles are imported goods from Austria. "

Matei Tolsky nodded. Since the beginning of the Near East War, the Russians were used to using Austrian equipment.

In this uprising, the weapons imported from Austria were not only easy to use, but also to frame the Russians.

This was the usual method of the British. If they succeeded, they would make a lot of money, but if they failed, it did not matter. They had been in conflict with the Russians for a long time, and now the debt was too much to bear.

As the executor, Matei Tolsky naturally had no opinion. Although he was not personally anti-Austrian, and was even a supporter of the Russo-Austrian Alliance, it did not prevent him from accepting help from the British.

Compared to before, the Government of London had begun to pay attention to their manners. They did not openly support them, and instead, they passed through the Kingdom of Prussia.

This was not because the British had turned over a new leaf, but mainly because their identity had changed. Before this, when the British and Russians were fighting for hegemony in the world, both sides naturally did everything they could.

Now that the Russian Empire had temporarily withdrawn from the battle for world hegemony, the British, who had won, had to restrain themselves and maintain a good international reputation.

The hegemony of the world could not rely solely on force, and more needed to use diplomatic means to solve problems. During this period, the Government of London naturally had to hide.

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Undercurrents were surging in the Russian Empire, and the British proposed peace talks to begin in London.

The negotiations were not going well. The representative of Russia asked the British to lift the blockade of the Baltic Sea, but it was rejected, and the negotiations reached an impasse.

The negotiations did not affect the battlefield, and the war continued. Under the command of Moltke, the Prussia army fought and retreated, and the Polish insurgents were thrown to the Russians as cannon fodder.

The continuous victories boosted the morale of the Russian Army, and the war seemed to be coming to an end.

Looking at the military map, Franz sighed. The Russian Army, which seemed to have the upper hand, was actually in danger.

While shrinking the defensive line, the Kingdom of Prussia's army was also concentrating. The Russian Army continued to advance, and its forces were inevitably scattered.

The battlefield had moved from the Belarus area to the Polish area, and the Russians' home combat advantage no longer existed.

Although Poland was still considered their homeland, the Poles were standing on the opposite side, which was no different from going deep into the enemy's country.

Foreign Minister Wesenberg reported, "Your Majesty, I just received news that the war in the Far East broke out two months ago, and the Russians added another front."

Franz was shocked, but he quickly returned to normal. The time was brought forward, but this was normal.

On one hand, it was the diplomatic means of the British, and on the other hand, the Russians were now in their weakest state, and anyone could hit them when they were down.

Compared to Europe and Central Asia, the Far East was the least important to the Russians, and it was also the weakest place.

Currently, the two battlefields in Europe and Central Asia had already pinned down a large number of Russian troops. Even if the Tsarist government wanted to reinforce the Far East, they were unable to do so.

It was not that Alexander II Of Russia did not have troops, nor was it that he did not have money. The key was that Central Asia had fallen into the battlefield, and to reinforce the Far East, they had to go through Siberia, and it would take about a year to send troops from Europe.

Also, the number of troops could not be too large, otherwise, the logistics would not be able to be solved. These restrictions could almost directly announce that the failure of the Russians in the Far East was a foregone conclusion.

Franz did not continue this topic, and instead asked, "Is the Osman going to make a move?"

In order to make the Osman Empire participate in the war, the British, Fao, and Germany were all putting pressure on them. The Government of Sudan was afraid of the Russians, and they were also afraid of the three hooligans who were watching the war.

The British and French navies often appeared in the ports of the Osman Empire, and the excuse was naturally to ask them to pay back the money. Austria was also sharpening their knives in the Sinai Peninsula, and they had the intention of recovering the Holy Land.

Of course, on the surface, the Government of Vienna had never asked the Osman Empire to declare war on Russia, and it was just a military exercise.

Didn't they withdraw from the Sinai Peninsula after the exercise? There was only a regiment of troops stationed on the peninsula, which was enough to prove that Austria had no intention of provoking a war.

It was unknown what the Government of Sudan thought, but the British and French gave them an ultimatum. Either they fought with the Russians, or they fought with the British, Fao, and Germany.

There were many elements of threats, but the Government of Sudan did not dare to take the risk. The Osman Empire owed the British and French debts that could not be paid off, and Austria was eyeing Jerusalem covetously.

Everyone kept the Osman Empire alive so that they could restrain the Russians. If they could not do this, the value of their existence would not exist.

Don't look at the fact that the Russians often reneged on their debts, that was because they had the confidence to do so. Apart from this exception, which of the remaining countries that dared to renege on their debts had it easy?

For example: Mexico, the previous government ended because of reneging on their debts. In order to collect the debt, the French sent troops to Mexico and supported Maximilian I Of Castile to succeed him.

Mexico, far away in the Americas, did not escape the disaster, not to mention the Osman Empire, which was close at hand. Using force to collect debts was the instinct of the great powers in this era.

Foreign Minister Wesenberg replied, "With the support of Britain and France, the Government of Sudan has issued a national mobilization order.

At present, the Osman Empire has gathered 300,000 troops, but they are not preparing to attack the Caucasus region. Instead, they want to attack Constantinople. "

Blinded by greed!

This idiom popped up in Franz's mind.

If they attacked the Caucasus region, then it was possible to take advantage of the opportunity. In the future, even if the Russians wanted to retaliate, they would still have a chance to defend with their geographical advantage.

Constantinople was different. The political interests were too great. The Tsarist government would rather lose Poland than give up here.

Once they occupied this place, Alexander II Of Russia could only choose to fight to the end. In spite of the fact that the Russians were constantly on the run, and full of internal strife, things changed in the defence of Constantinople.

Franz sneered and said, "Since the Government of Sudan wants to die, then let them! It's a good time to test the results of their reform. If their performance is not up to standard, the Osman Empire will die of old age. "

The House of Habsburg and the Osman Empire were also enemies. Franz naturally wanted to inherit the good tradition of his ancestors and remove the hidden danger in the east.