Chapter 699

Any large-scale strategy required a long period of preparation. It was impossible to complete it in a short period of time. Now Austria's primary strategy is to promote the second industrial revolution and develop the African continent.

The Middle East can only be ranked second. As for other strategies, they are like catching grass to catch a rabbit. It's good if they succeed, but it doesn't matter if they fail.

After a few more decades, the overall situation will be set. This is to learn from the Americans. In any case, the experience of a successful person always has something to learn.

It's not easy to fool countries into a trap. Now is the era of heroes, and there are too many smart people.

In recent years, the French have been hiding their strength and digesting the results of the war. Napoleon Iii's body has problems, and at this time, they are busy paving the way for Napoleon Iv.

In this context, the French will obviously not risk the world's condemnation and run out to cause trouble. If they want to plot against them, there is no way to do it.

Franz estimated that not only will Napoleon Iii adopt a conservative strategy in his last days, but after Napoleon Iv succeeds, France will still adopt a conservative strategy for a long time.

Including Austria, European countries are supporting the Italian independence movement, but it doesn't help. France at its peak easily suppressed these small disturbances.

Don't look at the original Prussia winning the bet and think that France is vulnerable. In fact, the French army's combat power is still the world's top level. If it weren't for Napoleon Iii's blind command, the final result would be unknown.

The comprehensive national strength of France is only behind Britain and Austria, far surpassing the European countries. If calculated in all aspects, the Russian Empire, which is close behind, is less than half of France's national strength.

In modern war, the advantage of industrial countries over agricultural countries is too great, and it can't be made up by the number of people.

In order to successfully complete the plan, the Government of Vienna and Russia conspired against the Osman Empire, while doing activities in Prussia.

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In a manor on the outskirts of Berlin, Prussia's radicals are carrying out a conspiracy.

The moderator of the meeting, Count Marcel Jansen, said, "Everyone, we just received a message through secret channels. The Russians are winning over Austria and plotting against the Osman Empire."

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. Although no one has a good impression of the Osman Empire, and many people even want to see the Osman Empire destroyed.

But definitely not now. When fighting against Russia, the Osman Empire is still an ally of Prussia.

The last Prussian war proved the role of the Osman Empire. At the critical moment of the war, the Osman Empire stabbed the Russians in the back and accelerated the time of the Tsarist government.

A young officer asked nervously, "Count, did the Government of Vienna?"

Allies were allies, but Prussia and the Ottoman Empire were separated by Austria. If there was an unforeseen event, they would not be able to help.

Allies are allies, but Prussia and the Osman Empire are separated by Austria. If something happens, they can't help.

Marcel Jenson shook his head. "I don't know. Even in Austria and Russia, there wouldn't be more than 10 people who knew about this level of information. It was impossible for it to be leaked. If it wasn't by chance, we wouldn't have received the news of their secret contact.

But with the grudge between the House of Habsburg and the Osman Empire, it's only a matter of time before Austria makes a move on the Osman Empire. "

This is equivalent to a disguised confirmation, so they can't be blamed for coming to this conclusion. If you look at the history books, you will know that the House of Habsburg and the Osman Empire have been entangled for hundreds of years.

The House of Habsburg's hegemony on Europe, or rather, half of the world, was overthrown by the "Blasphemy Alliance" formed by the Osman Empire and France. At the critical moment, the House of Habsburg almost lost Vienna.

France is powerful, and it is too difficult to find them for revenge. Now that Fao doesn't have much of a conflict of interest, the possibility of a war between the two sides is very low.

The Osman Empire is different. Not only does it have a grudge against Austria, but more importantly, the Osman Empire has declined.

Falling behind means being beaten. This is the nature of the world.

If Austria attacked other countries, they may have to consider the pressure of European public opinion and domestic public opinion. But attacking the Osman Empire, there is no need to consider anything. They can just attack.

The Osman Empire is so hated. European governments may oppose for their own interests, but the people will never mind that the Osman Empire is beaten up.

The young officer, Little Moltke, said, "What should we do? If Austria and Russia join forces, the Osman Empire will definitely not be able to stop them. I'm afraid it's useless even if we want to intervene. "

"Yes, there is Austria in the middle. We can't support them even if we want to."

"Should we start the war with Russia in advance?"

"No, that will drag Austria into trouble."

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Looking at the people discussing, Marcel Jensen waved his hand to signal silence.

"Everyone, the situation is not that bad. Austria and Russia are going to attack the Osman Empire, which is also an opportunity for us.

Countless evidence shows that allies are unreliable. At critical moments, we still have to rely on our own strength.

If we can annex Poland while the Russians and Austrians are pinned down, then the situation will be completely different. "

At this point, Marcel Jensen stopped and gave time for everyone to digest the content.

Annexing Poland is not news. There have always been such voices within the Kingdom of Prussia. After taking over the Kingdom of Poland, Prussia is almost in an invincible position.

After the merger of Poland and Poland, although the overall strength is still behind Russia, the strength that can be put into the battlefield will not be much worse than the Russians.

Poland is developed in water transportation. If they build a few railways to make up for it, the transportation problem will be solved. And if the Tsarist government wants to solve the transportation problem, it will take decades.

Even if preparations are made in advance and the Russian Army will not be short of food, strategic supplies are still a big problem. Not all supplies can be stored in advance, and many things can't be stored for a long time.

These advantages may not be enough for Prussia to win the war, but it can still be done to protect their country.

It is true that there are many Russians, but there are also many descendants of the merger of Poland and Russia, nearly half of the Russian population. It will be difficult for the Tsarist government to win the war with numbers.

Little Molky: "Count, I'm afraid it will be difficult to do. The Osman Empire is not the Osman Empire from two hundred years ago. They don't have the ability to contain Russia and Austria at the same time.

Also, if we want to annex Poland, the European countries will not agree. Even Britain and France will most likely oppose it. "

This is the crux of the problem. If it wasn't for everyone's opposition, Prussia would have annexed Poland right after the Prussian War.

Marcel Jensen smiled leisurely: "This will be a test of skill. When Austria established the new Shinra Empire, everyone should be familiar with it!

What Metternich used to make the European countries compromise, we can also do the same. First establish the established facts, and then give up some of the benefits according to the actual situation in exchange for the recognition of the countries.

The main thing is to convince the three countries, Russia is already the enemy, and their position is not important.

We have to believe in the ability of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is not impossible to convince the three countries. For example, support Austria to annex the German Confederation. I don't believe the Government of Vienna won't be tempted. If the Austrians take this step, will Britain and France still care about us? "

In order for the Kingdom of Prussia to go further, Marcel Jensen didn't mind making concessions. If it wasn't for the fact that there were many "middle schoolers" present, he would have said ceding the Rhineland region to France.

Settling the French and Germany has already become an established fact. Even if the British are dissatisfied, they can't care about them.

Some people had already guessed Marcel Jensen's plan, but for the sake of their own interests, no one poked through the window paper.

If one looked closely, they would find that the people attending this meeting were basically military junkers, or "agricultural junkers". Most of their interests were in the land. For them, the good land in Poland was much more important than the rotten land in the north.

A young officer objected: "That won't do, Your Excellency. If we give up the German Federal Empire, no one can control Austria. Even if we annex Poland, we are still no match for them. "

Austria's strength was already very strong, and the European countries had a tacit understanding to suppress Austria and unify the German Region. The Kingdom of Prussia was also one of them.

Marcel Jensen shook his head: "Les, you are still too young. Who is the most anxious about Austria annexing the German Confederation?

Our current enemy is Russia. Containing Austria is not our task. Britain and France will not watch them expand. "

This kind of willfulness was not unique to Marcel Jensen. He had learned it from Austria.

On the surface, it seemed that the Government of Vienna was willing, but not able to. It seemed that every time they wanted to contain their competitors, they were a step too slow.

In fact, looking at the changes in the map of Austria, one could see that there was something fishy going on.

It was not that they were allowing France and Russia to expand. It was clear that they had secretly made a deal to expand together. This made Marcel Jensen very excited. If Austria could do this, why couldn't Prussia do the same?

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The seed had been planted, and it was waiting to sprout.

After the secret meeting ended, the next day, Marcel Jensen appeared in the palace in a light carriage. He was also William's equestrian teacher, so it was normal for him to enter the palace.

On the royal racecourse, a few princes were training their riding skills. It was unknown when William arrived.

"How did they react?"

Marcel Jensen: "Everyone is very supportive of the annexation of Poland. Only a few people are opposed to giving up the German Confederation, but they were persuaded by me."

William nodded. "Yes, start to push in the dark. Before the war in the Near East starts again, don't be in a hurry to show your face."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

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If someone heard the conversation between the two, they would be shocked. The supporter of the radical faction was actually William I.

Thinking about it carefully, this was not surprising. As a king, it was normal for a king to place a few trusted aides into various organizations. If the radical faction was not in his hands, the king would not be at ease!

The king relied on power. If he did not have anything in his hands, what else could he do other than be a rubber stamp?

At this moment, William I was not calm. This suggestion was made by his advisor. He was very suspicious that it was Austria or France who secretly ordered it.

However, for the sake of benefits, William I decided to pretend to be ignorant. Letting Austria annex the German Confederation and cede the Rhineland to France? Did they think he was a fool? Did they not know what the political consequences would be?

If that happened, the nationalists in the country would riot. At the same time that he accepted this plan, William I was already prepared to deal with it.

Poland was going to be annexed, but the German Confederation had to be preserved. The Rhineland region could not be ceded to France.

He just had to wait for a suitable opportunity to leak the news to the British so that they could destroy the plan of the mastermind. Prussia would get the most benefits.