Chapter 240: Era of great powers

When the battle in Constantinople was about to begin, a meeting to determine the fate of the Greek kingdom began.
The location is still in Paris. In order to improve France's international status, Napoleon III was very keen to organize such events after he succeeded.
On this little issue, everyone didn't mean to argue with them, no matter where they negotiated, the end result was still the same.
Both the London and Austrian governments lack such a little prestige. It is not that the belligerent nations are involved in face, they must fight to win or lose.
People in this era are not lacking in the spirit of internationalism. The Greek government is moving around, and many countries are involved. Of course, except for a few large countries, most countries have no say.
Britain, France and Russia are at war, and the Greek issue also involves this war. Britain and France unceremoniously excluded the Russians from the conference. This Greek kingdom was also a blow.
Originally Otto I wanted to meet in Athens and invited representatives from all countries as a neutral country to use international pressure to force the British to retreat.
Obviously, the Greek government does not have that much voice. The French proposed to hold a conference in Paris. The Vienna government was indifferent. The British did not want to have a dispute with the French for this small issue, and things were settled.
Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Skbata said angrily: "Allied soldiers entered our country without permission and seriously violated our sovereignty.
As a neutral country, we strongly protest this kind of wanton trample on our country's sovereignty. We demand that the coalition forces immediately stop this kind of infringement and withdraw from the Greek peninsula. "
There is no question of compensation. Skbatata has no confidence. He only needs to expect the withdrawal of the coalition forces, and he is responsible for the loss.
The troops entering the Greek kingdom this time include the British, Sardinian, and Ottoman forces. Because of the alliance between France and these three countries on the Near East battlefield, it became the new Holy Roman Empire to mediate this incident.
No problem, the war between the Austrian and Ottoman Empires is not over, but the new Holy Roman Empire is neutral.
Such strange things happened too much in the era of the Shinra Empire. In a certain vassal state and foreigners, the Holy Roman Empire can remain neutral.
This is a problem left over from history, which is recognized by European countries, and it is not a big deal now.
Anyway, it ’s not England and France that are at war with Austria. They do n’t care if the Ottoman Empire feels insulted. Now that the war has begun, the Ottoman Empire has begun to fight soy sauce, and its position in the alliance is naturally inevitable.
Of course, the Sudanese government will not protest about this trivial matter. Fortunately, they also have an armistice treaty with Austria. It can be said that the war between the two countries is over.
The Sudanese government that has already fought in this war is completely out of temper, so that they can soberly realize the lack of their own strength. In addition to changing the law and strengthening their relations, it is also very important to have good relations with the major powers.
The Russians can be regarded as the only exception. They are the enemy of the Ottoman Empire. There is no possibility of compromise between the two sides. They are still at war.
British Foreign Secretary Thomas said lightly: "Mr. Skbata, how can this be said to enter your country without reason?
When the coalition enters your territory, the main problem is pursuing the enemy. This is for your security.
We also informed you in advance, and only after receiving your acquiescence, the coalition forces entered your territory.
If you can surrender the rebels who have strayed into your territory, we can retreat immediately. "
If the protest is useful, what else would the army do?
Now that the Kingdom of Greece is confused, the British naturally follow suit. There is no resistance, even if it is the default, so there is nothing wrong with this understanding.
The British simply did not recognize that the coalition forces had forcibly entered Greek territory, and they insisted that the Greeks acquiesced, and the evidence was that the Greeks did not stop them.
Now that the Greeks were to surrender the rebels, they were the generals. On the bright side, the Greek government could not admit that these troops had relations with them, and the British directly regarded them as rebels in the Ottoman Empire.
Since it is a rebel, it is the housework of the Ottoman Empire, and it does not apply to the post-war repatriation regulations of neutral states.
The British made them rebels justified. If the Greek government was unable to surrender the rebels, it was suspected of sheltering or supporting the rebels. Allied forces have taken military action to cross-border strikes.
Skbata withered for a moment, playing rogue, they were not really the British opponents, and they fell into an awkward situation in two or five.
They sent troops to attack the Ottoman Empire, and they dare not admit it. Britain and France are allies of the Ottoman Empire. If you acknowledge this, you will be over.
But the British's proposal now they can't complete it and hand over the "rebels"? What a joke, if you dare to do this, you don't have to wait for the British to do it, and the people in the country will reverse.
No one helped him to speak on this issue, right and wrong in front of him in black and white, want to pretend to be silly and confuse in the past, really John Bull is a fool?
Even if France and Austria do not want the British to annex Greece, it is impossible to act as stupid as the Greeks on this issue. Everyone still has a face, especially when it comes to the British, the dignity of the British Empire cannot be blasphemed.
At the beginning of the negotiations, the Greek representative fell into a trap. Mentened, the representative of the new Holy Roman Empire as the mediator, naturally could not let him continue to jump into the pit.
"The cause and effect of the matter are clear to everyone who is sitting. Now you don't have to continue to circle. Let's go straight to the topic and discuss the most realistic issues!"
Mentenede's point is clear. The British are not Greek to provoke, and they will pay the price for doing the wrong thing. In the face of the facts, if you try to get over the border, don't dream anymore.
What the powers need to do is not evidence, they just think it is true. Didn't tear the window paper, it was just that everyone saw it and didn't say it. In the end, what to do or what to do.
French Minister of Foreign Affairs Auvergne shunned lightly and said, "Given the actions of the Greek government in this war, we need to impose certain sanctions."
What he meant was obvious, using sanctions to block the mouths of the British, preventing them from proposing to turn the Greek kingdom into a colony.
Is the London government determined to annex the Kingdom of Greece at this time? the answer is negative.
The London government is being burned by public opinion and is still trying to solve the logistical problems of the expeditionary forces, where there is still extra energy to do things.
The voice of the London government advocating colonizing the Greek kingdom has only just appeared, and it is far from being mainstream.
If all countries do not object, then they will swallow. Eat the Greek kingdom, John cattle still have this appetite.
But when the French proposed a Paris conference and the Austrians deceived themselves as mediators under the brand name of the new Holy Roman Empire, Thomas knew that annexation of the Greek kingdom was impossible.
Although the strategic value of the Greek kingdom is high, its own interests are not generous, and it is not worthy of the British to turn their backs on behalf of the two countries.
Thomas said tentatively: "Given that the Greek kingdom sent troops to our ally, the Ottoman Empire, without declaring war, I propose to abolish the Greek government and the king and let the Greek government take charge of Greek affairs."
Mentened objected: "Mr. Thomas, I'm afraid this is a bit overdone.
The Greek government was directly responsible for the incident, and the dismissal should be, but the abolition of the king would be overdone.
The dignity of the monarch cannot be blasphemed. The Greek government was the leader of the incident. It had nothing to do with His Majesty Otto I, and he should not be held responsible for it.
After the dismissal of the Greek government, there will definitely be some trouble. Your country will be in charge of Greek affairs alone. I am afraid that it will be difficult for us to manage it together! "
There are no problems. The abolition of the king on the European continent is usually in a few cases. In summary, it is not the right place, or if it is expelled by the people, Otto I is not enough.
As a member of a monarchy, maintaining the dignity of the monarch is a required course for everyone.
Thomas is also only a tentative test. If he insists on abolishing Otto I, it will not be of any benefit to his personal political future. The real benefit is still hosting the Kingdom of Greece.
"Yes, what happened in the Greek Kingdom is an international issue, and your government cannot afford all the pressure. As a responsible big country, France is willing to do its part." French Foreign Minister Auvergne echoed.
No matter how beautiful he said, in the final analysis it is for the benefit. Obviously, the interests of the Near East, the French are not ready to compromise.
Soon the conference entered the game of Britain, France, and Austria, and Greek representatives were already set aside.
The four stakeholders, Naples, Tuscany, the Papal State, and the Kingdom of Sardinia, remained silent from start to finish.
To be able to participate in this meeting is to give the power to the face.
Although the Greek issue is related to their interests, everyone still knows it well, knowing that the gods fight mortals and suffer, it is better to avoid it, so as not to be caught in pond fish.
Not to mention the representatives of other European countries, not that the Mediterranean countries are not involved in their own interests, of course, they have nothing to do with themselves, and they are hung up.
Do n’t you see any benefits, and you have to participate in the game between the three major powers?
In this era, the rulers of small countries that can survive on the European continent are smart people, and no one will die like this.
After more than half a month of rhetoric, the three countries finally reached an agreement, and the countries signed the "Decision on the Kingdom of Greece".
Otto I's throne was preserved, and the Greek cabinet government was responsible for this, and must resign to take responsibility.
An international steering group composed of Britain, France and Austria guided the reorganization of the new government of the Kingdom of Greece.
In nominal terms, the three nations took charge of Greece. In terms of actual benefit distribution, the British still gained the bulk, followed by the French. The New Holy Roman Empire made the least gains in soy sauce.
This was considered to be their own needs. The British had the best interests of Greece. France and Austria prevented the British from annexing the Greek kingdom, and Otto I successfully maintained the throne.
The interests of the Ottoman Empire were sacrificed. The war reparations they had dreamed of were not received, and the poor jingling of the Greek kingdom had no money to pay.
The Greek government is in the control of the three countries. You ca n’t expect to pay them from the pockets of the three countries to pay compensation?
For a long time to come, the Greek kingdom's finances will be used to repay British and French debt. Due to the war, the Greek government has already overdue several loans.
Of course, this kind of escrow is only temporary. No one can stand alone under the restraint of the three countries. Naturally, it cannot be escrowed for a long time. After the establishment of the new government, the power will be transferred to the new government.
Fiscal escrow may take longer, and the Greek kingdom must be able to pay its debts on time before they can regain fiscal autonomy.
The Greek government fully opened markets and ports to the three countries. Ships from the three countries gained free navigation and garrison rights in the Greek kingdom. Customs, coinage, tobacco and salt taxes, and road building rights all fell into the hands of the three countries.
Obviously, in addition to the distribution of interests, there is also a meaning for the Russians. Britain and France have established another blockade outside the two straits. Utilizing the many islands in the Aegean Sea, the British and French navy can block the Russians at any time.
This can only be regarded as a demonstration. The Russians did not even get Constantinople. The first Bosphorus was out of control. The Aegean Sea was too far away from them.
The signing of the "Resolution to the Kingdom of Greece" marked the full advent of the era of the great powers.
In this era, as long as the major powers reach agreement, the fate of a country can be determined. The essence of the world of weak meat and strong food is reflected to the fullest.
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