Chapter 945

Before the first wave subsided, another wave arose.

Before the Tubo conflict was resolved, something happened in East Asia. The Government of Japan, which had just begun its initial social reform, bared its fangs to the outside world.

In May 1875, the Yun Yang and other Japanese warships invaded Pusan in Korea to demonstrate their military might. The corrupt and incompetent Joseon Dynasty did not organize a counterattack immediately, instead hoping for the intervention of their boss.

Unfortunately, the boss next door was also corrupt and busy with internal strife. He had no time to care about such a trivial matter, which further stimulated the ambition of the Government of Japan.

In order to test the bottom line of their neighbor, the Japanese Army invaded Jianghua Island in September. This time, they could not avoid it, and the Korean army was forced to resist.

After paying the price of two casualties, the Japanese Army won the battle. Under the threat of military force, the Korean government quickly surrendered.

(Note: About 35 Korean soldiers were killed.)

The telegram did not explain the details of the battle, and Franz was too lazy to look into it. This kind of child's play had refreshed his worldview.

The Kingdom of Korea was a country with a population of more than ten million and a standing army of one to two hundred thousand. How could they surrender after losing a platoon of soldiers?

This was basically telling everyone that there was a fat sheep in East Asia, so stupid that it did not even know how to kick people. Come and get its meat.

One must know that ambition had always been indulged. The current Government of Japan was only testing the outside world. It was not the arrogant Showa government in the mid-twentieth century that wanted to be the leader of the world.

Austria's time in the Far East was too short, and they had almost no interest in East Asia. This news was just a joke to the Government of Vienna.

However, it was different for other European powers. At least, the Russian Empire next door had been stimulated. If it was not for the deep conflict between Prussia and Russia, the Tsarist government might have turned to the east.

The change of direction of the Hairy Bear in the original space and time was stimulated. The west was full of tough bones that could not be gnawed. Although the east was a little further away, it was all fat meat!

Bears had to eat meat, and only dogs would gnaw on bones. This was a very easy choice, and it was enough to rely on instinct.

Compared to the original space and time, the current international situation had changed beyond recognition. The European continent had generally maintained stability.

The UK Fao was in a tripartite state, while Prussia and Russia were the two second strongest powers. Below them were Spain, the Nordic Federation, and the German Confederation. This situation could be said to be the British's dream.

If any party wanted to break the balance, they had to bear pressure from many sides. If the power wanted to break the balance, they would have to endure pressure from all sides.

Once the conflict between the major colonial empires in Europe was eased, the pressure on other independent countries in the world would increase, especially the North Korean Dynasty, which was seen as a "fat sheep".

"What do you think of the changes in East Asia? Will it affect the world situation?"

There was no other way. Almost every colonial empire had a foot in East Asia. Originally, Japan was also a fat sheep that everyone had their eyes on. Suddenly, everyone discovered that this sheep had actually evolved into a wolf and jumped out to snatch the meat from everyone.

There were only so many benefits. If you took more, I would take less. If there was one more to share, it would have a great impact on everyone.

Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, Japan is nothing to worry about. "Our interests are mainly concentrated in the Nanyang region. The Japanese can only hang around at home. There is no place for them in the Nanyang region.

"Our interests are mainly concentrated in the Nanyang region. The Japanese can only hang around at home. There is no place for them in the Nanyang region.

"Moreover, the unequal treaties signed with them are also shackles that restrict their development. "If they don't get rid of the shackles, they can't develop.

"It will take decades to deal with these problems. "The Japanese still have a long way to go if they want to be really strong.

"The slogan of the Meiji Restoration is loud, but I don't see any results other than training a second or third-rate army.

"The Japanese's success this time is full of chance. If it wasn't for the Empire of the Far East next door being busy with internal strife, they wouldn't have had the chance to show it."

"Contempt" was the general view of Japan in European society. "White supremacy" was also popular these days, and people of color were naturally discriminated against.

Even within the Caucasians, there were different levels of discrimination. There was regional discrimination, ethnic discrimination, and national discrimination …

For example, Western Europe looked down on Central Europe, Central Europe looked down on Eastern Europe, and Europe looked down on overseas.

Why can the Grand Unified Theory spread in the German Region? In fact, the main reason is that the German people can only be regarded as second-class people, and everyone needs a strong country.

The specific performance can be seen in the United States in the 19th century. Immigrants from the German Region were also discriminated against. Like the Irish, Italians, and Eastern European immigrants, they were at the bottom of society.

This situation in the original time and space lasted until the unification of Germany.

Now the situation is changing faster. With the revival of Austria, the international status of the German nation has risen.

This was also the reason why Austria was able to maintain its influence in Germany.

It's fine if they don't go abroad. Capitalists engaged in international trade can't feel at ease if they don't get the citizenship of the new Shinra Empire.

After getting the citizenship of the Empire and enjoying the benefits of a great power, these people's position is naturally inclined to Austria.

In this context, although many of Austria's practices are very conservative in the eyes of German nationalists and can't satisfy their appetite, they are still recognized as orthodox.

It's not surprising that the Japanese are looked down upon. The Meiji Restoration has just begun, and the so-called "development" is also relative.

For the poor Japan, the development of any industry is a great achievement, but from the standpoint of Austria, these things are not worth mentioning at all.

The total industrial output of all of Japan is equal to an Austrian industrial park. If the output value is calculated, it may not be comparable to a large group.

The "elite navy" trained by the Government of Japan may not be comparable to the Austrian fleet stationed in the colony, and a main force ship can defeat them.

The so-called modern army is only tens of thousands of people, and the weapons and equipment are not good. Coupled with the natural contempt, perhaps in the eyes of many people, the Japanese elite force is not as good as the Austrian reserve force.

In the case of comprehensive suppression, it is impossible to want the Government of Vienna to pay attention to Japan. In the original time and space, Japan was recognized by the world, and that was after the Russo-Japanese War, stepping on the shoulders of the Russians.

Franz is not ready to change people's minds. It is too difficult to put his own ideas into other people's minds.

Moreover, the rise of Japan is still early, and even if it rises, it can't threaten Austria. The power of the Austrian Nanyang colony is not something that the Japanese can challenge.

However, Franz still admires the ability of the Government of Japan to be able to develop a semi-colonial and semi-feudal country under such difficult circumstances.

For example, now, the Government of Japan has chosen a good time. Taking advantage of the time when the attention of European countries is attracted by the conflict between Turkey and Great Britain, and making an established fact.

If it was a year or two later, when the British, Fao, and other countries have reached an agreement on the division of the colonies, and the international situation has eased, the Government of Japan will definitely die a terrible death.

To put it bluntly, the Japanese do not have the strength to challenge the international order. They can only play the sidelines and act before the international order is established by the European powers against East Asia.

The Yunyang incident opened the door to North Korea, but the Government of Japan did not enjoy the benefits alone. All the major powers can benefit from it, and naturally, there is not much resistance.

It seems that there is not much gain, but in fact, the political significance is not small. The Japanese government made use of this opportunity to gain an opportunity to expand their territory.

The European countries have tacitly approved this action by the Government of Japan, which means that the international community can accept the Japanese colonization of North Korea, laying the foundation for the next colonial expansion.

However, there are advantages and disadvantages. Speculation and gambling are too easy to get addicted to. Once you get hooked, it is difficult to quit.

If you win the gamble, you can get rich returns, but luck will always run out. If you lose the gamble, you will lose everything.

This is the tragedy of a small country. If you don't gamble, you will never have the chance to rise, but once you are on the gambling table, it is difficult to get out.

Victory will make people confused. Once you are caught in it, there is only success in your eyes, and it is difficult to continue to look at the problem rationally.

Franz said, "Let's observe first! If the Russians look east, the Japanese will have a chance. Compared to the Empire of the Far East, the British still prefer to support these small people. "

No one can answer the question of whether the Russians will look east. Everything depends on the outcome of the next Prussian war.

The Tsarist government is now dividing the hegemony in the European continent. If the Tsarist government wins a pyrrhic victory, then it is inevitable that they will withdraw from the European continental hegemony, and looking east will also be one of the options.

If the Tsarist government fails miserably, then everything will be over. The defeated Russian Empire will definitely be dismembered. Self-preservation is already a problem, let alone continued expansion.

From Austria's standpoint, it is natural that they hope for a tie between the two countries, or for one side to win a pyrrhic victory with a slight advantage. It couldn't be better to eliminate two potential competitors at once.

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