Chapter 632: Abandon

At the Vienna Palace, Franz looked at his spirited son and asked with a smile: "Frederer, are you ready to visit Austria on behalf of Austria this time, are you ready?"
"Relax, Father. I've learned all the information to ensure that I can complete the task." Frederick replied confidently.
The Habsburgs have been passed down for so many years, and nothing else is relatives.
Traffic was inconvenient in this era, and there was nothing normal in the ordinary times. But once you get to the other side, interpersonal communication is still indispensable.
Even if there are many relatives, the trouble is that they also like duplicate names, plus a long list of titles. If you're not familiar enough, it's easy to get confused.
This is not only a rude joke, it is also considered by others as not paying enough attention, and relatives become enemies.
Franz doesn't like to run around. One of the most important reasons is his trouble. Fortunately, as an emperor, the status is high enough, that is, people come to visit themselves, all the visitors are self-reported, do not worry about mistakes.
Even if it is a banquet, it is the most honorable existence. Few people are qualified to have an equal dialogue with him. Most of the time, it is enough to smile.
Frederick couldn't do it. Although he was the Austrian crown prince, he still had a lot of people in the same position. There were hundreds of people on this list alone.
In this respect, the aristocracy is not good, at least the memory is better. Especially for small and medium nobles, the titles of the big names are hard to remember.
Franz is one of the best. Under the influence of the butterfly effect, his current title is much longer than in history. Franz himself is not sure if he can accurately memorize it.
However, the following people must be accurately memorized. This is determined by the political system. Austria is an empire created by the emperor, not an empire.
It ’s okay to talk about machinery, it ’s rigid, anyway, this is the legal basis of the empire.
Except for a few false titles, if any title is missing, local people will protest. In European society, this would be considered discriminatory.
So the elementary school students in Austria are tragedy. Franz's title must be accurately memorized, or else he won't be successful.
"Not only memorizing, but also exchanging feelings with everyone. This is your chance to build up a network of contacts. It is always good to make more friends, even wine friends.
I have given you the information of Princess Sophie Marie Victoria. What should I do with you? I don't want to make a joke. "
Speaking of friends, Frederick looked dark. Being in the royal family, it was too difficult to have a true friend.
How do you become friends if the status gap is too large for equal communication?
As emperor, Franz had no friends. If Frederick doesn't have an equivalent friend right now, I'm afraid he won't have any friends in the future.
The emperor is lonely, so don't miss friends at all. The monarchs and ministers recorded in the history book are friends, Franz can only say haha!
Frederick flushed: "Relax, father. I know what to do, and I won't embarrass you."
Franz nodded. This was not a shame. It was more a test for Frederick.
Passed, he is Austria's heir to the throne, but it is difficult to say. Changing the throne in Europe is troublesome but not impossible.
Of course, this is the worst case scenario, and it is unlikely to happen under normal circumstances. Franz still knows what kind of person his son is.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "His Majesty, the British Minister has sent a diplomatic note, hoping that we can complete a blockade of Ethiopia.
According to the information we have collected, this is that the Ethiopian war cannot be ended, and the London government cannot bear the pressure of domestic public opinion. I am afraid it is urgent.
If nothing else, the French should have received a similar note.
No breakthrough can be achieved on the battlefield, they can only pin their hopes outside the battlefield.
In theory, as long as we sever trade with Ethiopia with the French, it won't be long before the weapons in the hands of the Ethiopian army will become a burning stick. "
Modern warfare is logistical. For an agricultural country, once the source of strategic materials is cut off, it is not far from failure.
Franz: "With the current intensity of the war, how long can the Ethiopian army's strategic supplies be maintained?"
Secretary of the Army Albrecht: "No more than a year, this is still built without a war.
It would not be impossible if the British strengthened their offensive strength and depleted the Egyptian ammunition within two or three months.
Unless the Egyptians suddenly break out, defeat the British before the strategic supplies are exhausted. Otherwise, the end of the war is already doomed, it is nothing more than the size of the British loss. "
The Ethiopian army broke out suddenly, and Franz was not counting. This is simply impossible. At present, the total strength of the British army has exceeded 100,000. Even though the Indian colonial army occupies most of it, the regular army still has three infantry divisions.
On the battlefield, the Egyptians were also beaten by the British. If it weren't for taking advantage of the ground snake, they would have been defeated.
If it suddenly broke out and ran out to battle with the British army, it is estimated that the British would die with a smile.
In the jungle, they cannot help the Ethiopian army. In front of field battles, the two sides are not at the same level at all, and the combat effectiveness of the Ethiopian and Indian colonial forces is practically the same. The Ethiopian army ’s desire to fight is stronger.
Prime Minister Felix: "Don't have this illusion. Before the main force of the British army arrives, if the Egyptian army is desperate, there is still a chance to win.
Since the arrival of British reinforcements, the situation on both sides has reversed. If it weren't for its geographical advantage, Ethiopia would be dead.
Their only chance now is to drag the war on. As long as the British lost their limits, the London government was afraid to continue investing. "
Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "It's difficult! The situation is different from the Afghan war. The Ethiopian war not only affects the face of the London government, but also affects their status.
Britain, France, Austria and the three great power systems, the outside world still recognizes the British as the world's largest power. But the world's number one also needs strength to support it. Now the strength shown by the British in the Ethiopia war is obviously not true.
The world's number one power is not only a false name, it also involves the right to speak in international politics, and it also involves the distribution of interests.
The political harm caused by any concession by the London government is inestimable.
In contrast, it is more cost-effective to continue the war. As long as the London government is willing to smash money, it is only a matter of time to win the war. "
Political problems are often more serious than military problems.
Although war costs money, it can be spent by the state, without the need for cabinet officials to pay for it; it is possible to stop the war and cause political damage, but they must bear it.
Franz: "With our support, is it possible for Ethiopia to win?"
Knifeing a knife to the British is a basic operation. Franz learns from the British. If possible, he doesn't mind continuing to drain the British.
Secretary of the Army Albrecht: "From a military point of view, Ethiopia's chances of victory are almost zero, even with our support.
It is not that the Ethiopian army has no strength to fight the British, the key is that the fragile fiscal system of the Ethiopian government cannot support the war at all. "
The reason "no money" is very strong. As an agricultural country, the Ethiopian government can insist that it has not gone bankrupt until now, which is already a terrific one.
Austria's support for Ethiopia is limited, mainly selling arms and helping train the army. It is impossible for Austria to spend money to help them win.
After hesitating for a while, Franz made the decision: "Negotiate with the British first, and if conditions are right, we can also give up our support for Ethiopia.
But this is what happened after the agreement was reached. What should we do now? It is appropriate to remind the Ethiopian government to let them know that the British want to cut off their international trade channels. "
"Selling teammates", this is the basic operation of the hooligan, it is nothing more than a matter of interest.
Ethiopia has never been an ally of Austria, and the Vienna government's support for them is only to block the British, so naturally there is no so-called betrayal.
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