Chapter 224: John Bull's Diplomatic Means

Versailles Palace
British Foreign Minister Thomas said to Napoleon III: "His Majesty, the Russian-Australian alliance is too much of a threat to us. Until the outbreak of the Near East War, the Russians would not have been able to sustain it without the support of Austria.
Now the opportunity has come. The Austrians want to unify the German region, and the Russians will definitely oppose it.
Judging from the current situation, the Vienna government has made concessions in order to support the Russians to obtain Constantinople as a condition in exchange for the Russians to support their annexation of the South German region.
This seemingly separate transaction required problems in the course of the operation. The Russians failed to win Constantinople, while Austria swallowed the South German region in one go.
There must be many people within the Tsarist government who do not want Austria's plan to be realized, so their support for Austria must be limited.
Faced with the diplomatic pressure of European countries, the Austrian government naturally cannot withstand the pressure. Originally, they had suffered a loss in this transaction. If at this time the Russians were found to be unable to do their job, the Vienna government would certainly be dissatisfied.
At this time we conditioned on the recognition of their annexation of the South German region and induced Austria to abandon the Russian-Australian alliance with great success. "
The existence of the Russian-Australian alliance has seriously threatened the core interests of Britain and France, which involves the dominance of the European continent.
From the end of the anti-French war to the present, Russia, which has gained European hegemony, failed to expand externally. In addition to the constraints of the Vienna system, the more important thing was that the tsarist government did not pass diplomatic means, and it was resisted by everyone.
The situation is different now. Austria and Russia have come together. Britain and France can despise Russian diplomacy, but they cannot ignore Austria's diplomatic capabilities.
Metternich was also hailed as the "Prime Minister of Europe" in this era. His diplomatic ability was experienced by the British.
With the strength of the four major powers, Austria has dominated continental Europe for thirty years, relying on diplomatic means.
"Pressing France, driving Britain, and blocking Russia" is the greatest achievement of the Vienna system. With the contradictions among countries, Metternich has achieved the strategic goal of strengthening the weak.
If Russia and Austria continue to deepen their cooperation, once they achieve strategic complementarity, it will have a fatal impact on the core interests of Britain and France.
Napoleon III shook his head and said, "Mr. Thomas, we are clear about the threat of the Russian-Australian League, and I am happy to break up the pair.
But all of what you said, the success rate that can be achieved is too low. The old fox of Metternich is not easy to deal with, I'm afraid he is not easy to do it! "
Leaving aside the Franco-Austrian deal, to break up the Russian-Australian alliance, the plan must also be more reliable?
It is impossible to rely on speculation that the Russians will reduce Austria's support because of jealousy, and then hurriedly hinder Austria in diplomacy.
Everyone is playing politics. When dealing with international relations, we must talk about interests. As long as the interests are appropriate, it is not difficult to suppress personal emotions.
Thomas said calmly: "His Majesty, the Russian-Austrian alliance is built on the basis of interests. Austria refuses to abandon its treaty with the Russians only because of insufficient interests.
As long as Austria is willing to abandon its treaty with the Russians, we can not only support their annexation of the South German region, but also give them to China and even the Ottoman land they now occupy.
If Austria is unwilling to abandon the Russian-Australian alliance, then we must make the worst plan to directly limit Austria's strength.
We sent 100,000 troops, 200,000 troops from your country, 50,000 troops from Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Sardinia, and Spain, plus 300,000 troops from the Kingdom of Prussia, and formed an intervention army to force the Austrians to abandon this expansion. "
I have to say that the British are fierce enough that the Russian-Australian alliance can get the benefits, and even tearing up the alliance can get even more.
Napoleon III fell into meditation. From a strategic perspective, the threat of the Russian-Australian alliance was too great, not at all smaller than that of Austria's unified German region.
For the sake of world hegemony, the British must fight against their biggest competitors. At this time, naturally, they can give anything.
After offending Russia anyway, Austria's rear was unstable, and the French were restrained in the front, so it was impossible to dominate Continental.
But it is not the same for the French. Breaking up the Russian-Australian alliance is of course very important, as is suppressing the creation of new opponents.
In case the Russians are finally suppressed, and Austria is taken over again, they will not be busy.
The British want Eurocontinental balance. As long as the balance can be maintained, it doesn't matter who is strong or who is weak. Anyway, Austria's geographical location definitely cannot challenge sea power, and it poses the smallest threat to them.
For France, Napoleon III was also an emperor who was determined to dominate the European continent. Naturally, he could not tolerate the emergence of the Southern European giant.
The power gap between Austria and France is not large. The current Austrian empire, Napoleon III, was not sure that it could be suppressed, let alone Austria after it grew.
At this time, Fao Miyue had been left behind by him, all in his head was thinking that Austria could not be allowed to grow, and effective measures must be taken to limit their development.
After half a time, Napoleon III shook his head and said, "Mr. Thomas, your plan is too unreliable. What would happen if we acknowledged Austria's expansion?
The Russian-Austrian alliance can be torn apart, and it can also be re-established. The bottom line is-interests.
Your continental balance plan has actually suppressed the future development of Austria. To go further, they will join forces with the Russians sooner or later.
If I were Nicholas I, as long as I was able to annex the Ottoman Empire, even if I indulged the Austrian united German region, it would be acceptable.
When Austria unifies Germany, the first thing to do is France, and the Russians can start the French-Austrian war and then take advantage of the fishermen.
Your country can also sit idly and wait for the situation to change. Do you think I'm so confused, Mr. Thomas? "
Feeling the murderousness in the eyes of Napoleon III, Thomas quickly remedied: "Your Majesty, you have to worry about it, Nicholas I is not as wise as you.
Moreover, we will not look at the growth of Austria. European countries do not want a giant in Central Europe.
Austria did not have the opportunity to unify the German region, at least they could not eat in the Kingdom of Prussia.
Don't look at Austria now looking strong and strong. Once the war has fought, as long as it is not in their homeland, the logistics of the millions of troops will be enough to drag them down. "
Napoleon III said with certainty: "Mr. Thomas, no matter what you say, we in France cannot leave Austria to grow in order to split the Russian-Australian alliance!"
After saying this, Napoleon III reacted instantly. Where did the British want to let Austria grow? It was clear that he wanted to curb Austria's development before he came to stimulate him.
Thinking of this, Napoleon III looked at Thomas with disgust.
Seeing the change of Napoleon III's face, Thomas said casually: "His Majesty, since your country wants to restrict the development of Austria, then as an ally we must cooperate with your country's actions.
The ambitious war of aggression by the Austrians was intended to annex all the states of the German region, which all righteous people would not tolerate.
I suggest that our two countries join forces immediately to stop the Austrians' actions and to permanently split the German region and form an independent country outside of Pulau to eliminate the source of war in Europe. "
Seeing the poor figure, Napoleon III knew that this was the true purpose of the British, but now he was unbelievable.
John Niu ’s diplomatic calculations were so awesome. In the past, his uncle Napoleon the Great was so aggressive that he beat all European rivals, but fell under British diplomatic calculations.
Austria can dominate the establishment of the Vienna system, which is also required by the British overseas colonial expansion. They did not have the energy to intervene in European affairs, so they pushed for the Austrian superior to help maintain European stability.
When they were free, they immediately ran back to work on things. The current Near East War and interference in the process of reunification in the German region were all conducted under the leadership of the British.
Even now it is clear that the British wanted to curb the growth of Austria, but it became that France wanted to curb the development of Austria, and successfully transferred the task of pulling hatred to him.
Refuse? Napoleon III desperately wanted to refuse, but he had no choice.
Reason tells him that if France does not restrict the development of Austria in the first place, the British will really allow Austria to grow in order to split the Russian-Australian alliance.
This is a conspiracy, and Napoleon III must not jump. Now France's breach of contract has prevented Austria's expansion. When they expand in the future, what will Austria do?
It can be said that a calculation not only curbed the development of Austria, but also allowed France and Austria to restrain each other and break the road of alliance between the two countries. At the same time, it also forced the French to continue to depend on them internationally.
Napoleon III sarcastically said, "Mr. Thomas, is this your real goal?
But do you think Austria is a soft persimmon, where is the interference coalition of various countries?
Before the coalition did not show up, with a few threats, the Austrians gave in. I don't think France can do it.
But Mr. Thomas can speak eloquently, why don't you take a trip on behalf of France and let Metternich bow his head! "
Is the coalition so easy to organize? Until the plan is not exposed, there is no problem in flickering Prussian participation. Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the Kingdom of Sardinia have always looked at the British first.
A neutral country in Switzerland is full of food, so why send troops to offend Austria in close proximity? The growth of Austria has nothing to do with the Spaniards. Why do they swim in this muddy water?
Napoleon III didn't want France to come to be the wrongdoer in the end. In case the Austrian did not submit and the war broke out, where would he cry?
Warfare is also a dead man. Napoleon III did not advise in normal times, but at the same time as he fought against the Russians, he also fought against Austria.
Thomas said with confidence: "Your Majesty, please be assured that we have resolved the problem of interference in the coalition forces.
Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Belgium can receive some German territories in return, and Spain and Portugal can be rewarded for overseas colonization.
As long as our two countries agree, they dare not refuse our goodwill.
Once the Austrians choose war, the Royal Navy will block the Adriatic Sea and cut off their overseas trade channels.
Considering the actual situation, I think the possibility of the Austrian government's submission is very high. As long as we show the intention of forming a coalition, they will compromise.
Moreover, we don't want to kill them with one shot. For example, the Bavarian kingdom, which the Austrians have occupied, can let them annex.
The London government just wants to break up the Russian-Olympic alliance and does not want to make the Russian-Australian alliance closer, so military intervention is only the worst plan.
If we make a military intervention, Your Majesty, how do you think the Russians will be able to handle themselves?
Did they venture to join forces with Austria to attack the Kingdom of Prussia, or did they confront us in the Near East and support Austria verbally? "
After listening to Thomas' explanation, Napoleon III only felt the thunder rolling, and the British had too many things to calculate.
Almost all the countries in Europe have been wiped out. Except for Denmark and Sweden in Northern Europe, which are too close to the furry bears, it is really impossible to attract others. Other countries have been forced to stand in line.
Even though the Russian-Olympic alliance still exists, most European countries have stood on their opposite sides, and having such power is so great.
The world's first and world's second naval powers joined forces, and the three colonial countries of Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands had no choice at all.
Belgium's geographical location determines that it must hold British and French thighs; the Kingdom of Sardinia wants revenge on Austria; Switzerland and the Habsburg dynasty have grievances. If they offend English and French, they will not be able to mix.
Napoleon III said coldly: "That being the case, then this plan should be proposed by our two countries together.
It is better for the Russians to take a trip with Mr. Thomas. As long as the Russians are not firm enough, this plan will be achieved. "
Thomas said expressionlessly: "Your Majesty has not forgotten that the plan to divide the German region was proposed by the Russians. Presumably the Austrians will have a wonderful face after they know the plan."
Napoleon III reluctantly said: "The prerequisite is that the Prussians do not know our subsequent plans, otherwise they choose to join forces with Austria to divide the German region.
By that time, all these plans have come to naught. Both Austria and Austria have grown at the same time, and your country's interests in the German region are not guaranteed. One more competitor will be added in the future. "
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