Chapter 168: Tobacco and Wine Monopoly System

After entering 1851, the situation in the Near East became increasingly tense. Russia and Austria are staring at the Ottoman Empire, and the Sudanese government invites Britain and France to mediate the conflict.
Whatever the Ottoman Empire paid, let alone. The problem now is that the French government is busy fighting, and the British alone cannot scare Russia and Austria.
In the eyes of the British, the core of this crisis in the Near East lies with the Russians. As long as they do not do things, it is easy to persuade Austria.
With this judgment, the British-Russian negotiations have begun. There is no doubt that the British do not think that the problem can be solved at the negotiating table. The main purpose of launching this negotiation is to delay time.
The London government and Louis Napoleon Bonaparte have joined together, and in response to the increasingly severe Near East crisis, the British have decided to support Napoleon III's seizure of power.
The British wanted to delay time, and the Russians were not ready. Negotiations started in this situation.
Vienna
The Austrian government is discussing the British-Russian negotiations, which affects Austria's next strategy. In case the British linger on the bear, the westward strategy will be ruined.
Metternich analyzed: "The conflict between Britain and Russia has a long history, and the conflict of interest between the two sides is very serious. From the Near East to the Far East, the focus of conflict between the two countries is everywhere.
Unless one of them can make a major concession, conflict between the two countries is inevitable.
The current crisis in the Near East, mainly caused by the Russian core strategy, has been prepared for so long, and now it is difficult for them to stop. "
After the decline of the Ottoman Empire, a voice appeared in Russia, swallowing this old empire, and inheriting all their heritage.
Because the appetite was so great, the Russian plan was naturally resisted by various countries. Although not able to swallow the empire, the Russians still got enough benefits in the last two Russian-Turkish wars.
Perhaps it was too difficult to swallow the Ottoman Empire in one breath, and the Russians set two small goals to complete this plan step by step.
The first step is to control the Black Sea, south to the Balkans, and occupy the two straits;
The second step is to firmly grasp the right of protection of the Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman Empire, and then cannibalize the Ottoman Empire.
The core of the first step of the strategic plan is to occupy the two straits. Only by grasping this golden channel can the strategic security of the Russian Empire be guaranteed, and there is no need to worry about being blocked by the Ottoman Empire.
This is also the first step for the Russians to go to the ocean, which is a core part of his marine strategy.
However, the most crucial step was signed by the British as early as the London Strait Convention in 1841.
The results of the Russians' struggle for half a century were lost, and the Tsarist government of the right to protect Orthodox Christians would never let go. The trigger of the Crimean war in history was religious contradictions.
Now that Russia and Austria have formed an alliance, European powers have joined forces to suppress Russia's diplomatic situation, and the French are no longer in the state. If they do not use this opportunity to occupy the two straits, the Russians will have no chance.
The crisis in the Holy Land happened to provide the Russians with sufficient excuses for war. The reason why they have not started yet is that they are preparing for the war.
Do n’t the Ottoman government know these questions? Obviously impossible. As an old enemy, the Ottoman government has never relaxed its vigilance towards the Russians.
The problem is that even if they knew everything, apart from being passively challenged, they could only expect international mediation.
Initiatives did not exist. The Russians were not ready for war. The Ottoman Empire was also not ready for war.
They have a large number of troops in name, and they also look strong. But my family knows their family affairs. On the surface, the powerful Ottoman army is actually just a flower.
Whether they fight against the Russians or against Austria, they both counsel. This is not a phrase of government corruption and inability to cover the past. The gap in national strength cannot be bridged overnight.
The Prime Minister Felix thought for a while and said, "It is inevitable that the Russians will take action. Now we are not sure whether they will take action in the second half of this year or if they will drag it into 1852.
Not only is it impossible to determine the time of the outbreak of the war, but also how long this war destined for a large scale will last is also unknown.
The most worrying thing is whether the British and French will participate in the war. Even if they participate in this war, how much power will they give up.
Before these issues can be determined, any action we take is risky. Now we have to find a way to control the risk within a certain range. "
This is the difference between a large country and a small country. When developing a strategy, a small country does not need to consider the aftermath problem. It wins everything, and if it loses, it ends directly.
Austria is not the same. As long as you do not blindly come, even if you fail once, you also have a second chance to come again, and it is necessary to control risks in advance.
Marshal Radsky shook his head and said, "If the risk is to be controlled, after the outbreak of the Russian-Turkish war, we can only wait for the escalation of the war. We cannot move until the French do not send troops.
What if the French do not participate in the war? Are we going to give up this plan? "
The Prime Minister Felix said affirmatively: "It depends on the determination of the British. As long as they are willing, there will be a way to pull the French together."
This conclusion is the same as Franz's. Who called Louis Napoleon Bonaparte was based on the British?
Historically, he himself was a severe phobic patient, and he was often associated with British people. During his administration, the French government and the British hard-top were hardly seen.
Franz thought for a while and said, "The key to the success of this strategy is to keep secrets. A sudden attack on various countries has caused established facts and forced British and French recognition.
As long as the plan is not exposed, the initiative is in our hands. When to do it or not, it is up to us.
After the Russian-Turkish war broke out, whether the British and French will participate in the war is not a matter we can control, but presumably the Ottomans are more anxious.
Engaging Britain and France in the war is their only option to escape the crisis. If necessary, let the Ottoman Empire know that our goal is only the Danube. "
To deceive the Ottomans, Franz did not have any psychological pressure. If he was told that the Austrian government had no interest in them this time, it would be unbelievable that the smallpox fell into the Sudanese government.
It is better to expose a false message and convince the Ottomans that the Austrians have a much smaller appetite than the Russians who want to swallow them.
With a clear distinction between the primary and secondary enemies, the Ottoman government has few options. Being bitten by Austria is nothing more than skin ringworm. If it is bitten by the Russians, it will be semi-disabled to die.
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Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl proposed: "Your Majesty, in order to cope with the next war, the Ministry of Finance recommends the implementation of a monopoly on tobacco and alcohol in order to raise more funds for the war."
Austria has a war funding, it is enough to unify the South German region, but it is not necessary to face interference from various countries.
The Austrian empire was also a big business and had long passed the risky stage. Franz also doesn't like taking risks. It is impossible to run a war silly with only a few months of war funding.
So from the beginning, the strategic plan made was to take into account the intervention of the great powers, and the worst situation was to start a war with the three countries at the same time.
Of course, this is based on the case of Russia-Olympics. If he was singled out, Franz was not so reckless, nor was the Austrian government confident.
The side with more soldiers always has to take advantage, especially if two-line operations or even three-line operations may occur.
With more troops, military expenditures will naturally be large. It is necessary to raise as much war money as possible.
The most direct way is to collect a war tax. Unless the war has broken out, Franz will not do it, but he is a ruler.
"How much income can be added after the tobacco and alcohol monopoly system is implemented?" Franz asked with concern.
After thinking about it, Karl replied: "Based on the current situation of domestic economic development, after the implementation of the tobacco and alcohol monopoly system, annual revenue can be increased by at least 35 million dongs."
In the case of the original fiscal revenue, it can also increase 35 million dongs in revenue, and the profit of tobacco and alcohol can be seen as average.
"Prime Minister, what do you think?" Franz asked
35 million dongs is enough to impress Franz. Deep down, he has agreed. Now asking the Prime Minister's opinion is that the cabinet is responsible for implementing this plan.
Prime Minister Felix replied without hesitation: "Your Majesty, special circumstances can be treated specially, and the government will do ideological work for the capitalists, and they must understand."
Obviously, everyone's bottom line is so high. In order to increase the financial revenue of 35 million dongs, everyone does not mind sacrificing the interests of some people.
Capitalists with damaged interests can't figure it out, this issue is not important anyway, and they have no political right to speak anyway.
Historically, the Austrian government has implemented a salt and tobacco monopoly. However, Franz Franz, in the previous livelihood bill, included salt with food as a necessity.
In order for the people to fill their stomachs and not run to rebellion, the prices of these necessities of life are strictly controlled by the government.
In the case that the price cannot be increased, including salt in the monopoly will not increase much income, so the Ministry of Finance naturally chose another wine with higher profit.
These two items are not necessities of life, even if the price is a little bit higher, smoking and drinking less is also good for your health.
This is the true idea of ​​Franz. Although he also smokes and drinks himself, this does not prevent him from guiding the people and developing a correct lifestyle.
Franz thought for a while and said, "In this case, then the government will legislate to implement the tobacco and alcohol monopoly as soon as possible."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Prime Minister Felix replied
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