Chapter 201: Greek war

Until the Battle of the Balkans, the triumphant balance began to tilt towards the Russians, and the Greeks who had been watching indifferently could not help it.
The bears are not so good at talking. If they drag on, and the Russians won the war, they will be fine.
Apparently, the Greek government made a strategic misjudgement that as long as the Russians won the battle, Britain and France would back down.
This year's bear brand is still very useful, recognized as the largest power in continental Europe and the world's first army power.
The Greeks are very confident in the Russians, and even if Britain and France join forces they are more optimistic about the Russians.
As authorities, they do not know that they have reached this conclusion because they have been blinded by their interests.
Deep in their hearts, they are very eager to expand their territories and restore their former great power status. So they want the Russians to win, and thus have the opportunity to expand their territories.
As for the bear's victory, the possible threat has been ignored by the Greeks. Interest blinded my eyes, who would consider so much?
On November 12, 1852, Otto I issued a secret order. The Greek Army announced their retirement and changed their clothes. They appeared on the battlefield as civilian volunteers and launched attacks on Thessaly and Epirus.
Don't get me wrong, they just want to grab the land, and they don't mean to help Russia win the war.
At this time, the Greeks had not forgotten the threat of Britain and France, and apparently they totally did not recognize this military operation.
It doesn't matter what it says, but when it actually acted, the Greek government was not restrained at all, and the continuous shipment of strategic supplies to the front line was enough to explain the problem.
The Greeks picked a good time. The strength of the Ottoman Empire was put on the battlefield, and the rest were police forces to maintain law and order.
Although the fighting strength of the Greek army is not bad, but the 70,000 army has no problem to deal with a group of policemen.
If, at this time, the Greeks ignored Regardless and fought all the way to Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire could not even deploy an army blocking them.
The eyes of all Europe turned to Athens, and the key to the victory of the war was in the hands of the Greeks.
There is nothing to say, but of course it is buying and intimidating. Representatives from Britain, France, Russia and Russia gathered in Athens, and each opened up conditions.
Without the Austrian representative, it is not that Franz is not interested in wooing the Greeks, but that the Austrian government simply does not have to pay for it.
In other words, buying Greece was too expensive, so expensive that the Austrian government could not afford it. Franz was not prepared to waste energy on it, and the Vienna government directly gave up the offer.
Otto I hesitated, not knowing what to choose. Regardless of whether the Greek government accepts this military operation or not, everyone thinks they did it, and this layer of window paper was ripped.
On the one hand, there are serious warnings from Britain and France, and on the other hand, Russian lures. It may seem easy to choose, but in fact it is full of crisis.
The Ottoman Empire was also an ally of Britain and France. The war continued, and the Ottoman Empire still made outstanding contributions to this war.
Even if you want to sell your teammates, Britain and France will not be able to sell at this time. The powers also need to eat. The sweet dates given by Britain and France are loans.
The Greek government's lack of money is well known, especially if they don't know how to live or die-running to develop the navy, the finances are naturally not good.
The Russians' price is even more appetizing for Otto I. As long as they are willing to send troops to Constantinople, Thessaly, Epirus, Thrace, and Macedonia can be discussed.
Of course how much you can get depends on whether the Greeks can capture Constantinople. If they can be overcome, then their strength is proved, and these promises can be fulfilled.
On the contrary, the situation is not wonderful. Become neighbors with fur bears. If they don't have enough strength, they will become their prey.
The latter case was naturally ignored by Otto I. Otherwise, at this time, they will not rob.
Otto I was very clear that public opinion had been mobilized. Most of the people in this military operation were volunteers, and the government was unable to control the overall situation.
Without these warriors with their own dry food, the Greek government would not have the money to recruit 70,000 troops. Now the arrow was on the string and had to be fired, Otto I could not retreat.
The Prime Minister hurried up and said in a panic, "Your Majesty, something happened, something big!"
Otto I asked, "Slow down, what happened?"
The Prime Minister frowned and said, "His Majesty, the news of our negotiations with Britain, France, and Russia was leaked out, and the people were uproar.
Just now countless citizens took to the streets and submitted petitions to the government. They asked the government to reject the conditions of the three countries and also made their request. "
After taking the petition, he glanced briefly, and Otto I's face suddenly became ugly.
He can't wait to smash the people who leaked the news, which is really terrible.
Now the people ask the government to negotiate with the three countries in accordance with their opinions. In simple terms, they ask the government to send troops to occupy Constantinople and restore the territory of the Byzantine Empire.
Isn't this kidding? Otto I also wanted to restore the territory of the Byzantine Empire, but strength was not allowed!
Such things, usually shouting slogans. If you do it, are you sure you will not be killed?
Otto I said angrily: "Find out the map of the Byzantine Empire, mark the sphere of influence of each country, and then issue 10,000 copies and distribute them to the whole country.
Send people to popularize the basics and stop making such jokes. "
This was originally a joke. With the strength of the Greek kingdom, even if it increased tenfold, calling this slogan was a joke.
If it can be increased by a factor of one hundred, it would be barely qualified to implement it. This is not much easier than unifying the European continent.
The Prime Minister said with a somber face: "Your Majesty, according to our analysis, this may be an Ottoman conspiracy. Now the public opinion has been driven crazy, no matter how to explain it.
The public's desire for Constantinople has become obsessed. It is estimated that many people will think that giving up the territorial requirements for Spain, Italy, and Africa is a concession. "
Nationalism is the craziest, once it reaches the extreme, it cannot be controlled. Now the Greek government has been abducted by public opinion, which is the pot of Otto I.
In order to win the support of the people, he chose to stand on the side of public opinion. With nationalism backed by the king, it quickly became out of hand.
Otto I said fiercely: "Then the government should not stand. The civilians who fight against the Ottomans are civilians and have nothing to do with us."
Send a sneak attack on Constantinople? Forget it, it ’s okay to say that it did n’t hit them; what if they do n’t agree to give up if they hit down?
In the case of offending Britain and France, and then contended with the Russians for Constantinople, do you think they are the resurrection of the Byzantine Empire?
Under this guiding ideology, Otto I ordered the frontline troops to fight steadily and advance along the border line.
At the same time, more volunteers are being recruited in the country, taking the opportunity to send extreme nationalism to the battlefield as cannon fodder, eliminating the threat. This is the instinct of the ruling class.
The patriotic slogan shook the earth. If this time, if it is persuaded, it is fake patriotism, and the generations who are famous for their reputation are most likely to be despised.
The Greek government in action sent these cannon fodder to the front line as quickly as possible, the number of frontline troops increased, and the country was stable.
The price is that the combat effectiveness of the frontline troops has decreased, and their combat effectiveness was originally low. Now they have added a bunch of artillery parties, and the combat effectiveness will naturally go to the next level.
Constantinople
In ordinary times, the Sudanese government does not look at the Greeks. If it was not for the intervention of the powers, they could shoot the Greek kingdom with one hand.
It's different now. The main forces of the Ottoman Empire are dying with the Russians. Even if the strength of the Greeks is weak, the army needs to resist them.
"The Greek worm also jumped out. What do you think?" Abdul Mejd I asked calmly.
It may have been too angry during this period of time, but now Abdul Mejd I is out of anger. Anyone who knows him knows that this is just appearance.
The Sudan ’s anger is terrible, and the angry Sudan is even more terrible. Only those who have experienced the battle for the throne know how Abdul Mejd I talked about laughing and killing.
Mudra replied: "Your Majesty, although the strength of the Greeks is limited, but now is a critical moment, they can not be underestimated by jumping out and robbery at this time, we must treat it carefully."
Abdul Mejd I reprimanded: "Don't say these useless nonsense, just say what to do!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Mudra replied in his heart.
"According to the intelligence analysis we have collected, the Austrians have got everything they want and have no intention of continuing to use our troops.
At this time, we can send someone to negotiate with the Austrian government, regardless of whether it can be concluded in the end, let the Austrians stabilize before talking.
After stabilizing Austria, we can withdraw the troops they face and use them against the Greeks. "
Abdul Mejd I set his sights on the foreign minister, Ahmad, and waited for his answer.
After thinking about it for a moment, Ade gave the answer: "Your Majesty, to keep the Austrians must pay a lot of money, and they are likely to take the opportunity to force us to cede the duchy of the Danube and Serbia."
"Cut the land," Abdul Mejd I hesitated, he had to weigh the pros and cons of a compromise with the Austrians now.
"If the Austrians would cut off the logistical supply of the Russians, these sites could be ceded to them!" Abdul Mejd I said fiercely
Mowing the ground bleeds his heart, but compared to survival, this is nothing. It is better to be a neighbor with Austria than a Russian.
If Austria was blocking the Russians, Abdul Mejd I felt that he should be able to sleep well.
"His Majesty, this is not possible. There must be a covenant between the Russians and Austria. I am afraid they have divided the sphere of influence of the Balkans and will not break with the Russians for these benefits.
It is said that Britain and France once had secret contact with the Austrians, and in the end all returned without success. "Aad explained
Don't say no, in case Sudan ’s expectations are too high, and finally it ca n’t be done, the unlucky one is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Adek doesn't think the Austrians are so easy to buy. Even if they can buy it, they can't afford the price.
In terms of interests, it is certainly more stress-free for the British and French to sell them, and the Sudanese government has a bottom line, and it is impossible to make concessions indefinitely.
Abdul Mejd I thought for a moment and said, "Then we will take a step back and cede the Principality of Moldavia to them as long as Austria is willing to cease war with us.
For the specific negotiations, your foreign ministry has considered it. We have enough troubles. In short, we cannot let the Austrians come to participate again. "
The Principality of Moldavia includes future generations: northern Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and parts of Ukraine.
This is the border between the Ottoman Empire and the Russians on the Balkan Peninsula. In order not to be a neighbor with the Russians, Abdul Mejd I did not mind sending this hot potato.
After a pause, it seemed that this condition was uninsured, and Abdul Majid I added: "The bottom line is the Principality of Wallachia, and other areas on the Balkan Peninsula, only small concessions can be made."
When he said that, he still had some pain.
It had long been known that the war would evolve into the current situation. At the beginning, the British should have agreed to the proposal to throw the duchy of the Danube Basin to Austria, provoking their contradictions with the Russians.
Abdul Mejd I knew that the war had hit now, and even if the coalition forces had won, they could not restore their sphere of influence before the war.
The world speaks by fists, why can they get so much benefit without strength. At that time, as long as the major powers are a little provocative, the Balkan nations who want independence will not respond in succession.
The ethnic contradictions of the Ottoman Empire are not a day or two. Although the Sudanese government has made a lot of efforts, but because of the implementation capacity of the grassroots, it still has little effect.
If the wave of independence cannot be prevented, the decline will be a foregone conclusion.
If other countries have fallen, they can still pretend to be grandsons. Anyway, there are a lot of small countries on the European continent, as long as they follow the boss, they can still be very moist.
The Ottoman Empire alone will not work, and the enemies will not say it all over Europe. Hate cannot be eaten. If you pay more, pay tribute and apologize, things will always pass.
It is a pity that they are not small countries. Their families are very thick and their geographical location is very important. They are located at the junction of Asia, Europe and Africa, and they can be called the heart of the world.
After a little inventory, you know that there will be three of the ten most important straits in the future in the world under the control or influence of the Ottoman Empire: the Black Sea Strait, the Red Sea Strait (Suez Canal), and the Hormuz Strait (Persian Gulf).
With so many strategic places, if there is not enough strength to guard, it is that people sit at home, and disaster comes from heaven.
In history, after the Ottoman Empire did not fall, it was just cutting meat, cutting meat, and then cutting meat. The hot potato was almost lost before it was stabilized.
Obviously this is not acceptable to the Sudanese government. Who doesn't have a big country dream? Even the decaying Sudanese government is still willing to sink.
Since the beginning of the last century, their self-rescue movement has been their strong point. Through these reforms, the Ottoman Empire successfully returned to the ranks of the great powers.
It is a pity that it is only a pseudo-power, and after the war with the Russians, the skin of the tiger was torn, exposing the weak nature.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Ade replied cautiously.
Pressure, now he feels heavy pressure. There is no credit for this matter, and no compensation for land cuts can be obtained.
If it fails, the Ottoman Empire is in danger. The Greeks are probably the last straw that crushed them. Adelaide did not know that the Greek government was simply trying to grab land.
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