Chapter 1100 Unbearable to Look Back
In Vienna Palace, Franz is still very interested in the smuggling proposal of the tsarist government.
The money delivered to the door is not made for nothing. Although most of this money was borrowed from his own hands, every time he earns one more Aegis now, it means that he loses one less Aegis in the future.
If you want the Russians to "pay their debts", the tsarist government has to have money. The Russo-Japanese War, the golden beast, is not to be mentioned. The key is the revolutionary wave brewing in the country.
Due to the decrease in population, the current social contradictions in the Russian Empire should be slightly eased in the original time and space.
However, this alleviation is limited to traditionally ruled areas. For example: the newly occupied Poland, Bulgaria, Afghanistan, several Khanates in Central Asia and other regions, that was a day without peace.
Originally, what Nicholas II took over was a super mess. For a long time, the Russians ruled the above-mentioned areas by adopting the traditional feudal model and relying solely on force to suppress the resistance of the local people.
If it was a hundred years ago, there would be no problem with ruling like this, but after waiting for a long time, everyone will gradually get used to it.
In this regard, the tsarist government also has a wealth of experience, and the vast territory of the Russian Empire comes from this.
It is a pity that it has entered the 20th century, and the nationalism trend is sweeping the world, and the traditional feudal governance model is more and more unable to keep up with the pace of the times.
If the Russians could win the Russo-Japanese War, so be it. Victory can suppress domestic social contradictions, but if it is defeated, it is hard to say.
In particular, there is a behind-the-scenes mastermind behind this remote control, constantly taking the Russian Empire into the pit, for fear that they won't be able to fall.
Well, Franz knows the depth of the hole he dug himself.
Even if the tsarist government can escape the disaster, it will inevitably have to peel off the skin. Other sequelae are uncertain for the time being. Anyway, there will definitely be government financial bankruptcy.
If you are destined to lose money, then find a way to lose a little less. As for the "smuggling trade" that will offend the Japanese, that's not a problem at all.
It's not that he didn't offend. As early as during the Philippine War, Shinra had already offended Spain when he took sides, and now it's just a deeper offense.
In this regard, Franz had to admire the Meiji government. They really brought the four words "bend and stretch" to the extreme.
Mingming gritted his teeth with hatred, but he held back. On the dark side, he was low and small, and he didn't even take revenge for petty actions in the dark.
If you pay, you will gain. The Japanese government is so observant that Emperor Franz, who wants to find their bad luck, is a little embarrassed to start.
In fact, the Shinra Navy also has an actual combat training plan. The main thing is to go to war with Britain directly. Everyone has no idea. If you want to find a weaker enemy, you should practice your skills first and increase your self-confidence.
Unfortunately, the Holy Roman Empire just lacks such an enemy.
Except when they beat the Sardinian Kingdom and attacked the Ottoman Empire, the Navy played a role, other times they were playing soy sauce.
Originally, the European War was also a good opportunity. It is a pity that the French navy is too strong. After a tentative confrontation, both sides tacitly chose to fight on land.
Facts have proved that this decision is completely correct. Soldier training is not the same as death. The strength of the Fao navy was very close at that time, and the decisive battle would only be cheaper for the British.
Then, there is no then. In recent years, the Holy Roman Empire has fully implemented Franz's "peace-loving" diplomatic declaration.
Not only did they not launch wars, but they also mediated many international conflicts and made important contributions to maintaining world peace.
The Navy wanted a chance to prove itself, and Franz also supported it. The problem is that apart from the arrogant British Empire, no other country is willing to take over?
For example: Japan.
The European Continental War had just ended. Under Franz's instruction, the Vienna government immediately intervened strongly in the Philippine campaign, and it also clearly took sides.
It even clearly told the Japanese government that we have just finished the war in Europe, and we are at the weakest moment, and it is impossible for us to work on an expedition for Spain.
It's a pity that the Japanese government was not fooled and understood the "slang words" early on. It is a fact that the expedition cannot be labored, but this does not mean that Shinra has no ability to intervene.
If you don't give face, you can beat them at the door of the Austrian Nanyang home.
The clever Meiji government not only gritted its teeth and accepted the conditions of the Continental Alliance, but even took revenge against Spain afterwards, and there was absolutely nothing to do with Shinra.
The Vienna Peace Conference has just ended. Franz personally led the formulation of international rules, and you can't slap yourself in the face!
Immediately after the Anglo-Japanese Alliance was established, if you want to find the unfortunate situation of the Japanese, there will be no chance.
Not only Japan, but other countries as well. Each of them was slippery, and the Vienna government never caught enough of a handle to start a war.
Franz has always believed that face is given to each other. Since other countries have given Shinra face, the Vienna government must also give them face.
The only British that refused to give face, but the Shinra Navy couldn't win against others, and the actual combat training plan was naturally aborted.
In the end, the Shinra Navy could only choose to calm down and practice its internal skills. It was only when the naval technological revolution broke out and the shuffling started again that it reached out to the British maritime hegemony.
Now helping the Russians smuggle, of course, not simply to make money, let alone to help allies.
If it is purely to help its allies, then the Vienna government will not support the Russians while selling arms to the Japanese government.
Although the Vienna government on the surface has imposed an arms embargo on Japan, more than 90% of the international army weapons, equipment and ammunition transactions this year come from the Holy Roman Empire.
Except for a few countries that have realized the localization of weapons and equipment, the army equipment in the remaining countries is almost occupied by "Aoqi Equipment".
Even if it has not been occupied yet, it is still on the way to being occupied, including the proportion of arcane equipment in the Japanese army is getting higher and higher.
There's no way, who's done for the only competitor, France? The countries that originally purchased the magic equipment were all pitted and wanted to cry without tears.
A decree of the Anti-French Alliance directly destroyed all the military industries in France, and related machinery and equipment were demolished and smashed by the coalition forces.
Not to mention the after-sales service of replacing spare parts and maintenance, even the ammunition is used for one round and one round, and there is no way to replenish it.
The things at hand have become fire sticks in the real sense, and it is difficult to make large-scale outfits without changing them.
With the upgrading of the equipment of the armies of various countries, the "Aoqi" weapons and equipment, which are the mainstream in the market, quickly defeated many opponents and stood out, becoming the only mainstream equipment in the world.
Today, in the army of any country in the world, the shadow of the "Arcane" equipment can be seen. Even British lobster soldiers are no exception.
The reason why "mainstream equipment" is called mainstream is not only the cost-effectiveness and wide application range of weapons and equipment, but also the convenience of post-maintenance and easy ammunition procurement.
In any industry, once the scale integration effect is formed, it is very difficult for latecomers to succeed.
Even if a certain country comes up with a more advanced weapon on a whim, it cannot change the overall situation.
Weapons and equipment also pay attention to matching, only the most suitable is the best, not the most advanced and best.
The two sides sold arms together to make money, and it is clear that they want to make Japan and Russia lose both in order to make huge profits.
Internationally, this is almost an open secret, and basically everything that the high-level officials of various countries should know, including the tsarist government is no exception.
Knowing is knowing, when you need to seek support, the Russians are the first to think of their own "good ally".
There are no simple creatures who play politics. Everyone is a master who can't afford to do nothing. To say that the Vienna government has no calculations, the Russians will not believe it.
Compared with those invisible tricks, the Russians still prefer this kind of "profiteering" on the surface.
After all, most of the money of the Tsarist government was borrowed from Shinra, and the Vienna government could not watch them lose if they wanted to recover their debts.
Most of the time, this judgment is fine. When the debt reaches a certain level, it becomes "the one who owes the debt is the uncle".
As long as the Vienna government does not want to cause domestic financial market turmoil or even a financial crisis because of the Russians defaulting on their debts, it must pull them.
It is a pity that this time is an exception. Who let the Russians meet Franz, a freak from the "money and credit era", who doesn't take the loaned money as a thing at all.
Compared with the fiscal policies of the central banks of later generations, the debt of the Russians is really not a big deal.
As long as the British were defeated, the SHIELD's international currency hegemony was established. Even if the Russians default on their debts and trigger a financial crisis, they can learn from the old and the United States and drag people into the water to share the losses.
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Looking at the price marked on the document, Franz said with satisfaction: "Tell the Russians, as a country that advocates free trade, the Holy Roman Empire opposes all acts that undermine free trade.
In the trade between the Empire and the Far Eastern Empire, no individual, organization or national government has the right to intervene, and the Japanese are no exception.
By the way, is the transportation channel open? Don't have reached an agreement, but in the end you can't make a deal on time, then you will smash the sign. "
"Smuggling" does not exist. As a world hegemon, the Vienna government has always been the most disciplined.
Therefore, there is no "arms trade", there is only ordinary commercial trade between the Holy Roman Empire and the Far East Empire, and it has nothing to do with the ongoing Russo-Japanese War.
As for ordinary commodities, why they turned into weapons and equipment, or all kinds of strategic materials, then you have to ask God.
Anyone who is curious about this question can go to God and ask in person, and the Vienna government can even help reimburse travel expenses.
Compared with the "curiosity" that the outside world may generate, Franz is more concerned about transportation. The consumption of strategic materials of hundreds of thousands of troops is not a small number.
If it is within the Holy Roman Empire, to transport these materials, whether it is by ship or train, it can be easily done.
If you are in a hurry, gathering the domestic cargo airships can also solve the urgent need.
But when it came to the Far Eastern Empire, it was completely different. It is obviously unrealistic to send the goods directly to the war zone.
The coastal areas are all in the hands of the Japanese army. Even if the Russian army still controls several fortresses, they have no ability to break through the Japanese blockade and transport the supplies back.
In order to ensure the safety of materials, detours are necessary. The Far Eastern Empire has only a small number of roads and railways, and more primitive manpower and animal power.
detour all the way
The distance is probably no closer than from Moscow to the Far East. The only advantage is that the climate is relatively good, unlike Siberia, where it takes a year and a half to travel alone.
Frederick smiled slightly: "Don't worry, father. The arms dealers are much more active than us. As soon as the Russo-Japanese War broke out, they began to mobilize strategic materials to the Far Eastern Empire.
The government is just mediating and helping to get through the official links, which is not difficult to do.
Both Japan and Russia were the main forces for invading the Far East Empire, and there were many people who hated the two countries, including high-ranking government officials.
They dare not do anything on the surface, but they are happy to do it to cause trouble for Japan and Russia in the dark.
At present, we have already got on the line with the local power faction, plus our shipping cost is high, the local people are still very cooperative.
The materials that first set off have now entered the prairie, and it is estimated that in a month or so, they will be able to be handed over to the Russians.
Although these materials are not many, they can also solve the urgent needs of the Russian army. For the part of the order gap, we will transfer from the nearest area in the Nanyang region, and we will be able to deliver it within half a year at most. "
Interests are moving, and where there is war, there are arms dealers. There is no need for the government to organize it, just because of the huge profits of the arms trade, there will be a steady stream of people joining in.
Arms dealers are the most sensitive group of people when it comes to judging and estimating war. Franz even suspected that just after the Russian embassy case happened, arms dealers began to prepare.
Of course, making preparations early can certainly seize the opportunity and grab the biggest cake; but risks and benefits coexist. If there is a misjudgment and no war breaks out, it will be a tragedy.
In every era, there are arms dealers who make a lot of money, and there are also arms dealers who lose money. If you want to select the top ten high-risk industries, arms dealers are definitely on the list.
Although the agreement was reached between the Vienna government and the Russians, the government is shameful, and it is impossible to end up playing smuggling in person.
The specific transaction operations must naturally be completed by the arms dealers who "take the blame". Anyway, the reputation of the arms dealers is bad, and they don't care about adding more.
After nodding with satisfaction, Franz suddenly added: "I heard that the military discipline of the Russian army is very bad, and the relationship with the local residents is very bad, which is very dangerous.
Let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs come forward to warn the tsarist government, if they want to win the war and need the cooperation of the local people, then they will strictly restrain the military discipline.
Failing that, the agreement can now be voided. There is no way for us to deliver the supplies to them when the locals resist.
This is what I said, no need to avoid it, just convey the original intention directly. "
Franz is not sure what the specific effect will be. Anyway, the constraints are definitely stronger than the no constraints.
What's more, he, the emperor, has personally come forward to warn, no matter how big the tsarist government is, it is impossible to ignore it.
I don't understand why Franz was so cautious, but Frederick chose to obey. He has been regent for a long time, and now he is no longer the boy who used to ask why when something happened.
Countless experiences have taught him that, without understanding why, there is a good chance that "why" means literally.
Frederick has also personally experienced it. Many times, an ordinary decree is interpreted by the following group of people to have a series of meanings.
To blame, people are citing good things. Not only is there no harm, but it also has positive social significance.
At first Frederick was a little uncomfortable, but after a while, he got used to it.
In his opinion, Franz is now warning the tsarist government, either the Russian army has done too much and has affected the war; or it is simply blind and wants to change this situation.
Both outcomes are possible, and neither is very reliable. If you really want to help the Russians win the war, the easiest and most effective way is to pull the Continental Alliance and impose a material embargo on Japan together.
Just like during the Philippine War, in order to force the Japanese government to withdraw from the Southeast Asian region, the Vienna government led European countries to impose a material embargo on Japan.
Not to mention the latter, but anyone who is rich in sympathy cannot become a great emperor.
For details, you can refer to my uncle. It was because of too much sympathy and too much idealism that he was driven back from Mexico.
This is still a big family, and the interfering army has emerged, shocking the local powerful faction. Otherwise, it is unknown whether he can get out of Mexico alive.
The entire Habsburg dynasty did not have much affection for this unfortunate uncle who lost the throne, including Frederick.
It's not that because of "stepping on the low and holding the high", you stand at the top of the food chain, and you don't need to do these meaningless things at all.
Mainly because of "hurt money", in order to raise funds for the great cause of Mexico's restoration, Massimiliano I has "alleged" to them all these years.
You must know that when he was young, after listening to the tragic experience of this uncle, Frederick was also generous.
Not only did he donate all the pocket money he had saved for many years, but he also spontaneously helped raise funds.
Money is nothing, for the sake of family glory, Frederick will not be stingy with that little pocket money.
Don't expect anything in return, the key is to spend the money and see the actual effect!
After years of continuous investment, there is no result, and there is grievance on anyone. After a long time, everyone's good impression of Massimiliano I naturally disappeared.