Chapter 177: Near East War breaks out

On February 21, 1852, the Ottoman Empire rejected the rude demands of the Russians, and the negotiations in Constantinople ended in failure.
This is not surprising to everyone. The Russians asked and it was impossible for anyone to agree.
If it was just a little scrap, maybe the decaying Ottoman government would endure it, but if you want to swallow them, there is no way to compromise.
A week later, the Sudanese government also rejected Austrian conditions and the war entered the countdown.
From a military point of view, this is very unwise in two-line operations.
In theory, if Austria occupied Moldavia and Wallachia, Russia and Turkey would be separated in the Balkans, and the military pressure on the Ottoman Empire would be much less.
However, politically speaking, the Sudanese government cannot compromise at all. At this time, a slight weakness is revealed, and the support of Britain and France may change.
If the British and French are not good enough, they will compromise with the Russians. At that time, the four major powers will come together to divide the Ottoman Empire.
Although the Ottoman Empire was decaying, on the surface they were still a "powerhouse." Before the nature of weakness was revealed, Britain and France still had confidence in them.
The four major European powers are divided into two waves. The rest of the countries are naturally neutral, and they follow the steps of their bosses. Even if they participate in the war, how can all civilized people fight and kill?
The Ottoman Empire ’s reputation in Europe is very bad. Of course, the reputation of the Russians is not much better. They are bad brothers, and they are all unpopular in Europe.
However, the reputation of the Ottoman Empire was even worse, and the Franzites turned out the old accounts of the Ottomans, so the support of the Russians was even higher in public opinion.
The response of the people gave the Russians confidence. Nicholas I claimed himself as the liberator of the Christian world, and it was also Franz who carried this banner.
On March 27, 1852, the Russian Empire officially declared war on the Ottoman Empire, and the ninth Russian-Turkish war broke out.
On March 28, under the order of Nicholas I, the Russian army launched an attack on the Ottoman Empire.
This time the Tsarist government was very compliant and operated strictly in accordance with international practice.
Vienna
Before the outbreak of the Russian-Turkish war, the Russians informed Austria in accordance with the Covenant, and Franz immediately ordered the entire army to prepare for the war, and at the same time held two military-political expansion meetings.
Marshal Radsky pointed to the military map and said, "Look at everyone, according to the judgment of our General Staff, this time the Russians have three offensive routes to choose from.
First, the offensive was launched from the Caucasus; second, the offensive was launched from the Balkans; and third, the offensive was launched from the sea.
The Russian troops attacked from the Caucasus. This has little to do with us and can be ignored.
If they launched an offensive from the Balkans, it would be necessary to first occupy the Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia, which is our sphere of influence by agreement.
Then we must take action, otherwise the westward strategy will wear out. As long as the Russians leak the secret treaty, the three countries, Britain, France, and the United Kingdom, will stare at us.
If they launched an attack from the sea, there would be more landing sites to choose from, and port cities on the Black Sea coast of the Ottoman Empire would be possible.
From a military perspective, these three offensive routes are all feasible, and the Russians may choose one or two of them, or attack all three together. "
Without British and French intervention, the Russians had too many options. The decaying Ottoman Empire was full of loopholes, and it was impossible to prevent.
Once British and French intervention, sea offensives no longer exist. The Black Sea Fleet can bully the Ottoman navy, but can only deliver food when encountering the British and French navy.
For Austria, the most embarrassing thing for them was that the Russians fought along the Balkans. If the Russians occupied the Danube, it would be difficult for them to withdraw.
As for the covenant, it was used to tear it from the moment it was signed. As long as the benefits are large enough, any alliance is unreliable.
Metternich thought for a while and said, "The westward strategy must never be exposed. If it attracts the attention of all countries, we will have a difficult time unifying the South German region."
Everyone nodded one after another, Austria had already paid too much for the westward strategy. If it was exposed at a critical moment, it would be a big loss.
Austria wants the unification of the South German region, not to destroy the South German region.
In the event of a sudden attack, with the help of the Leading Party, the first time that Munich is occupied, the war can basically be declared over.
Essentially, the strategy of going west is "three points of military and seven points of politics." Austria's state governments are mainly based on political inducements, and military strikes are just a supplement.
If the plan is revealed, with the support of the powers, South Germany and Austria will die to the end. Even if they win, they will eventually lose more than they gain.
If there is more blood on both sides, it will be difficult to rule these places. Austria's annexation of South Germany was to strengthen national strength, but not to increase trouble.
Marshal Radsky thought for a while and said, "Then we have only two options. One of them is to start the westward strategy immediately and hit them by surprise.
Only in this way, the possibility of French intervention is very high, and we must prepare to fight the French first.
Second, continue to implement alternative Balkan strategies and release smoke bombs to the outside world.
As long as we ignite war in the Balkans, even if the Russian-Olympic Treaty leaks, Britain and France will be misled by us. "
Now it is obviously not in Austria's interest to act, this is to serve the Russians as a backseller. Austria picked France, and even with the support of the British, the Ottoman Empire could not stop the Russian front.
It is not easy to release smoke bombs, it is easy to provoke war, and it is difficult to quell war. Maybe before the British and French coalitions looked for the Russians, they ran over and opened Austria.
Prime Minister Felix said with a serious look: "This situation has long been expected. Once the Russians take military action, we will follow up immediately. They can attack along the Balkans.
However, we must send troops to occupy the duchy of the Danube. Russia cannot be swallowed.
As long as the Russian-Turkish war cannot be resolved quickly, they cannot do without our support. At this time, the Russians will not break the contract. "
Franz nodded and agreed, and that was all. No strategy can guarantee foolproofness. As an emperor, of course, he cannot rush ahead, and must leave room for buffering.
In the unlikely event that something happens midway through the plan and it fails, somebody has to be blameless? The cabinet is the most suitable choice, and politics is so cruel.
Of course, Franz is a good boss. It's okay to help him carry a black pot. At most, he was driven home for a few years, and he can come back after the show.
This kind of thing has happened in history not too much. Almost every successful emperor has played like this.
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On March 28, 1852, after the Russians, Austria also submitted war books to the Ottoman Empire, and the Near East War expanded.
Constantinople
After receiving the Russian and Austrian war books, the Sudanese government gave up its last expectation, and Abdul Mejd I also declared war on the two countries.
In terms of courage, Abdul Mejd I was a qualified emperor and did not shrink back at this time.
In theory, there is now a million troops under His Majesty Abdul-Majid I. With the support of British and French, they have replaced modern weapons. As a defensive party, they are not without power.
"What do the British and French representatives say, when will they send reinforcements?" Abdul Mejd I asked with concern.
The Foreign Minister replied: "His Majesty, the British and French representatives have expressed their support for us, but it will take some time to send reinforcements.
If we agree, the British and French navies can immediately enter the Black Sea and suppress the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
Britain and France also agreed to let the trainers who help us train our troops join the war, but they must join the war as commanders. "
Ask God to send God easily, ask British and French fleets to enter the Black Sea easily, it is difficult to let them leave.
The suppression of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russians is only one aspect. For British and French control of the Black Sea Strait, it can also increase their right to speak in the Ottoman Empire, which is accompanied by a lot of economic benefits.
Abdul Mejd I frowned. He knew that British and French aid was not easy to obtain, and he had not made any conditions before. Isn't he waiting here?
Before the outbreak of the Near East War, how could the Ottoman Empire make concessions?
Now it is poor to see, military instructors sent by Britain and France to participate in the war as commanders are asking the Ottoman government for military command.
Once the Sudanese government makes a compromise, it will be difficult for the Ottoman Empire to get rid of British and French control in the future. This is a conspiracy, even if Abdul Mejd I knew that there was a pit in front, he had to jump.
"Tell them, as long as the British and French reinforcements can come ahead of time, I agree!" Abdul Mejd I said with gritted teeth
To him, the promise of such a condition is undoubtedly an insult to dignity, but the reality has no choice.
With the outbreak of the Near East War, the Ottoman Empire was inseparable from the support of Britain and France. Weapons and equipment need to be provided by Britain and France, military expenses need to be provided by Britain and France, and British and French reinforcements are needed to win the war.
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On March 28, 1852, the Russian army launched an offensive in the Caucasus; on March 29, the Russian army attacked the Danube, and Austria also sent troops to the Danube in the same day.
Facing the simultaneous attacks by the Russians and Austria, the self-government governments of Moldavia and Wallachia surrendered very sharply.
The battle for the Ottoman Empire did not exist. The Romanians had no intention of sacrifice for the Sudan. It was not a day or two for them to rebel against the Ottoman Empire.
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