Chapter 108: Best country for allies

Franz was also interested in opening colonies. However, his views are different from others, not simply to plunder wealth from overseas.
The Habsburg dynasty has been around for too long. The ancient empire meant to be conservative and solidified. Even because of this rebellion, a reshuffle was performed, and the ascent path remained narrow.
As a member of vested interests, Franz certainly cannot choose to overturn. Then you only have to make the cake bigger, and the chances are bigger if the plate is bigger.
It is too difficult to expand in Europe. Even if the sequelae of success are not small, overseas colonization will be different. Taking advantage of Austria ’s strength to share a share, there is no problem at all.
For almost no cost, you can obtain colonies that are several times the size of the native land. Then gradually developed from the German immigration. We must know that the main force of European immigration is the German region, and it does not worry about manpower issues at all.
If the colonial plan succeeds, Austria's internal problems will be resolved. A bunch of second-generation aristocrats also have a place to use it, so they can stay and eat and die.
Don't think that nobles are rich people, in fact this is purely nonsense. Just look at the church. You can see that many of the missionaries and nuns are from aristocratic backgrounds. The reason is very cruel-poor.
The downcast aristocrats can no longer afford the expense of second sons' marriage and cannot afford the dowry for the women's marriage. To the dignity of the poor nobles, they have to do so.
These people are not worry-free goods, they have received a good education, many people are not willing to accept fate arrangements, the main force of European colonial movements is them.
Missionaries swaying overseas in the 19th century, they basically all have another identity-the colonists.
It's too early to discuss this issue, and Franz decides to drag it further.
"This issue will be discussed later. British Foreign Minister Palmerston has already entered Austria and will soon arrive in Vienna.
The purpose of Palmerston's visit this time is mostly related to the war in the Kingdom of Sardinia. What do you think we should do with the Kingdom of Sardinia? "
Speaking of everyone in the Kingdom of Sardinia, there is a stomach fire, the powers have dignity, and they must be severely punished for the challenge.
Foreign Minister Metternich said: "His Highness, I have just received news that the workers' uprising broke out in Paris on June 23, it is said that French workers opposed the government's support for us and the Russians to suppress the Polish revolution.
If the situation is true, at this time the French government may give up to share the Sardinian kingdom with us in order to maintain domestic stability. "
Everyone was surprised when they heard the news. Who can think that the main factor of the June Revolution in Paris was actually to support the Polish Revolution?
This was a joke, but Franz knew that the news was indeed true. The people of Paris in this era had already possessed the spirit of internationalism.
Of course, their support for the Polish Revolution does not mean that they will also support the Italian Revolution, and the French still look into the Italian region.
It was only after this uprising that there was another mess in France. Don't expect them to send troops until their leadership has stabilized.
"This is an opportunity. Russia and Prussia will restrain each other because of the Putin war. It will not cause us any obstacles. The French take care of themselves. As long as we can withstand the pressure of the British, we can annex the Kingdom of Sardinia!" Archduke Louis was excited! Say
Austria has not expanded externally for a long time, and everyone is stunned. Now the opportunity is delivered. The Kingdom of Sardinia is trying to kill itself this time, and it is a good time.
Metternich shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it's not that simple. If the French act with us, then most of the countries will recognize it.
If we devour the Kingdom of Sardinia alone, we will not get their support even if the Russians do not oppose it. Prussia is busy fighting the Danish war and most of the time it is not our concern.
We can withstand the pressure of the British alone, but what after the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia?
When the French resolve their internal conflicts, the Russian-Prussian conflict comes to an end. At that time, the British-French joint interference, or even the British-French, Russian-Prussian, and Russian interference, requires us to withdraw from the Kingdom of Sardinia. What should we do? "
Obviously, Metternich's diplomatic judgment is still very accurate, and he easily understood the relationship between the powers.
Non-intervention now does not amount to non-intervention in the future. Austria's annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia cannot be recognized by the powers.
After everyone frees up, you can also calculate after the fall. In the history of the Crimean war, Austria sent troops to occupy the Danube River, and finally vomited out?
Prime Minister Felix nodded and said, "Mr. Metternich is right. It is not difficult to eat the Kingdom of Sardinia. The key is the attitude of various countries.
If we make diplomatic efforts, it will not be difficult for the two countries to be neutral. However, if we want to obtain their support, we must spend a lot of money, and maybe even lose more.
The attitude of the French is clear. They absolutely cannot tolerate our sole occupation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and they will interfere with the British when they stabilize the country.
This time is two to three years, and a few months, can we be sure to eat the Sardinian kingdom in such a short period of time and digest it?
If this is not possible, there will be strong enemies feeding outside, and without the guerrillas looting, the Kingdom of Sardinia will not be able to keep it. "
After a pause, Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl proposed: "If the Kingdom of Sardinia cannot be annexed, how about extorting a war reparation or ceding some territory?"
Metternich said confidently: "It depends on the attitude of the British. Whether it is asking for war compensation or ceding territory, the Kingdom of Sardinia must pay its due price.
If we cannot make up for our war losses, then this war will not end. I believe the British will give us an account. "
This confidence comes from strength, and there is a set of rules of conduct among the powers, and usually everyone will not overturn the table.
The advantage of the British is that they are lonely overseas, and they have a navy that crosses the world, giving them a detached position in Europe.
This is also their weakness. As an island country that focuses on the development of sea power, it naturally renounces land power. To implement the European balanced strategy, it is necessary to cooperate with major European countries.
Among the European powers, Austria's best ally is undoubtedly the best. To be precise, Austria in this era has the basis for an alliance with any European power.
It has a certain strength, can cooperate with its allies, and is subject to internal problems. It has no strength to fight for the world.
For the three countries of Britain, France, and Russia who are interested in world hegemony, as long as Austria does not unite the German region, it is the ideal ally.
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