Chapter 240 The Era of Great Powers

While the battle of Constantinople was in full swing, the council that decided 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 hold such events after he took the throne.

No one wants to argue with them on this small issue. No matter where the negotiation takes place, the final result is still the same.

Neither the London government nor the Austrian government lacks such prestige. It's not that the belligerent countries are involved in the face, and we must fight to win or lose.

People in this era are not lacking in the spirit of internationalism. The Greek government has attracted many countries to participate in its activities. Of course, except for a few big countries, most countries have no right to speak.

Britain, France and Russia are at war, and the Greek issue is also involved in this war. Britain and France unceremoniously excluded the Russians from the meeting. This is also a blow to the Greek kingdom.

Originally, Otto I wanted to hold a meeting in Athens. He invited representatives from all countries as a neutral country, and used international pressure to force the British to withdraw.

Obviously, the Greek government does not have that much say. The French proposed to hold a meeting in Paris, the Vienna government did not care, and the British did not want to have a dispute with the French over this small issue, so the matter was settled.

Greek Foreign Minister Skobata said angrily: "Coalition soldiers entered our country without permission, a serious violation of our sovereignty.

As a neutral country, we seriously protest against this wanton trampling on our sovereignty. We demand that the coalition forces immediately stop such violations and withdraw from the Greek peninsula. "

There is no question of compensation, Skbata is not confident enough, just expect the coalition to withdraw, and the reasons for the loss are their own.

The army that entered the kingdom of Greece this time included the British army, the Sardinian army, and the Ottoman army. Because of the alliance between France and these three countries on the battlefield in the Near East, it became the New Holy Roman Empire who came to mediate this incident.

No problem, the war between the Austrian Empire and the Ottoman Empire is not over yet, but the New Holy Roman Empire is a neutral country.

Strange things like this happened a lot in the Shinra Empire era. When a vassal is at war with a foreigner, the Holy Roman Empire can still remain neutral.

This is an issue left over from history, and all European countries recognize this situation, and it is no big deal to do it again now.

Anyway, it wasn't Britain and France who were at war with Austria, and they wouldn't care if the Ottoman Empire felt insulted. Now that the war is going on, the Ottoman Empire has already begun to play soy sauce, and its status in the alliance is naturally an inevitable decline.

Of course, the Sudanese government will not protest for such a trivial matter. After all, they also have an armistice treaty with Austria. If you have a thick skin, you can say that the war between the two countries is over.

The Sudanese government, which has already fought in this war, has completely lost its temper. It has made them soberly aware of the lack of their own strength. In addition to reforming to become stronger, it has also become very important to have good relations with the major powers.

The Russians can be regarded as the only exception, their mortal enemy of the Ottoman Empire, there is no possibility of compromise between the two sides, and they are still at war.

British Foreign Secretary Thomas said lightly: "Mr Skbatta, how can this be said to be entering your territory for no reason?

When the coalition forces enter your country's territory, the main problem is to pursue the enemy army, which is for the sake of your country's security.

We also informed you in advance, and with your acquiescence, the coalition forces entered your country's territory.

If you can hand over these rebels who have strayed into your territory, we can retreat immediately. "

If protests are useful, why do we need the army?

Now that the Greek kingdom is pretending to be confused, the British are naturally playing rascals along with them. There is no armed resistance, even if it is acquiescence, there is nothing wrong with this understanding.

The British did not admit that the coalition forces forcibly entered the Greek territory, and insisted that the Greeks had acquiesced.

It is the generals who now want the Greeks to hand over the rebels. On the surface, it is impossible for the Greek government to admit that these troops are related to them, and the British directly regard these people as rebels of the Ottoman Empire.

Since it is a rebel army, it is a domestic affair of the Ottoman Empire and does not apply to the post-war repatriation regulations for neutral countries.

The British made them turn over to the rebels and it became justifiable. If the Greek government was unable to hand over the rebels, it would be suspected of covering up or supporting the rebels. The coalition forces took military action to strike across borders, and it was over.

Skbata wilted in an instant, acting like a rogue, they were really not the opponents of the British, and they fell into an embarrassing situation.

They never dared to admit that they sent troops to attack the Ottoman Empire. Britain and France are all allies of the Ottoman Empire.

But now they can't complete the British proposal, hand over the "rebels"? What a joke, if you dare to do this, it is estimated that the domestic people will react first without waiting for the British to do it.

There is no one to speak for him on this issue, right and wrong are in front of him, and he wants to pretend to be foolish and fool around, really think John Bull is a fool?

Even if France and Austria do not want the British to annex Greece, it is impossible to be as stupid as the Greeks on this issue. Everyone is still embarrassed, especially when it comes to the British, the dignity of the British Empire cannot be desecrated.

As soon as the negotiations began, the Greek representative fell into a trap. Mentened, the representative of the New Holy Roman Empire of the mediator, naturally could not let him continue to jump into the pit.

"The cause and effect of the matter, everyone sitting here is one

Clearly, now you don't have to go around in circles. Let's go straight to the topic and discuss the most realistic issues! "

Mentenede's meaning is obvious, the British are not something that Greece can afford, and if they do something wrong, they will pay the price. In the face of the facts, if you try to get away with it, don't dream.

What the foreign powers need to do things is not evidence, as long as they think it is true. I didn't tear the window paper, it's just that everyone sees it and doesn't say it, and what should I do in the end?

French Foreign Minister Auvergne said lightly: "In view of what the Greek government has done in this war, it is necessary for us to impose certain sanctions."

His intention was obvious, to silence the British with sanctions so that they could not propose to turn the kingdom of Greece 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 devastated by public opinion, and is still trying to solve the logistical problems of the expeditionary force. There is still extra energy to do things.

The voices in the London government advocating colonization of the Greek kingdom are just emerging, and they are far from mainstream.

If all countries do not object, then they will swallow it if they swallow it. To eat the kingdom of Greece, John Bull still has this appetite.

However, when the French proposed to convene the Paris Conference, and the Austrians deceived themselves as mediators under the brand of the New Holy Roman Empire, Thomas knew that the annexation of the Greek kingdom was impossible.

Although the strategic value of the Kingdom of Greece is high, its own interests are not rich, and it is not worth the British to turn against them and France and Austria.

Thomas said tentatively: "In view of the fact 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 our government take charge of Greek affairs."

Mentenede objected: "Mr Thomas, I'm afraid this is a bit too much.

The Greek government bears direct responsibility for this incident, and it should be removed, but the abolition of the king is overstepped.

The dignity of the monarch cannot be blasphemed, and the Greek government is leading this incident, which has nothing to do with His Majesty Otto I, and he should not be responsible for it.

After the removal of the Greek government, there will definitely be some troubles. Your country will take care of Greece's affairs alone. I'm afraid it will be difficult, so let's manage it together! "

There is nothing wrong with abolishing kings in the European continent. There are usually several situations. To sum up, they are not in the right position, or they are expelled by the people. Otto I is not enough.

As a member of the monarchy, maintaining the dignity of the king is a compulsory course for everyone.

Thomas is just a temptation. If he insists on abolishing Otto I, it will not be of any benefit to his personal political future. The real interest is still in the custody of the Kingdom of Greece.

"Yes, what happened in the Kingdom of Greece is an international issue, and you cannot let your government bear all the pressure. As a responsible power, France is willing to do its part." French Foreign Minister Auvergne agreed.

No matter how beautiful what he said, in the end it was still for profit. Obviously, the interests of the Near East, the French are not ready to make concessions.

Soon the meeting entered the state of the three-nation game between Britain, France, and Austria, and the Greek representative had been put aside.

Naples, Tuscany, the Papal State, and the Kingdom of Sardinia, these four countries of interest, remained silent from beginning to end.

To be able to participate in this meeting, for them, is the face of the foreign powers.

Although the Greek issue is related to their interests, everyone still has self-knowledge. Knowing that the gods fight and mortals suffer, it is better to avoid it, so as not to be affected by the pond fish.

Not to mention the representatives of other European countries. It is not that the Mediterranean countries do not involve their own interests. Of course, it has nothing to do with them and hangs high.

Don't you see any benefits, but also participate in the game between the three major countries?

In this era, the rulers of the small countries that can survive on the European continent are all smart people, and no one will die like this.

After more than half a month of war of words, the three countries finally reached an agreement, and the countries signed the "Resolution on the Kingdom of Greece".

Otto I's throne was preserved, and the Greek cabinet government was responsible for the matter and must resign and take responsibility.

An international supervisory group formed by Britain, France and Austria to guide the reorganization of the new government of the Kingdom of Greece.

Nominally, the Three Kingdoms managed Greece, but in terms of actual benefit distribution, the British got the most, followed by the French, and the New Holy Roman Empire made the least profit.

This can be regarded as getting what they need. The British got the best interests of Greece. The two countries prevented the British from annexing the Greek kingdom, and Otto I successfully kept the throne.

The interests of the Ottoman Empire were sacrificed, the war indemnity they dreamed of was not received, and the Greek kingdom was so poor that there was no money to pay at all.

The Greek government has all fallen into the control of the three countries, can't expect to pay them compensation from the pockets of the three countries?

For a long time in the future, the finances of the Kingdom of Greece will be used to repay the debts of Britain and France. Because of the war, the Greek government has already overdue several loans.

Of course, this kind of escrow is only temporary. No one can dominate under the mutual restraint of the three countries. Naturally, it is impossible to keep the escrow for a long time. After the establishment of the new government, the power will be transferred to the new government.

Fiscal escrow time may take a little longer, and the Greek kingdom must be able to repay its debts on time before they can regain their financial autonomy.

The Greek government has fully opened its markets and ports to the three countries, and ships of the three countries have been granted free navigation rights and garrison rights in the Kingdom of Greece.

Customs, minting rights, tobacco and salt taxes, and road construction rights all fell into the hands of the three countries.

Obviously, in addition to the distribution of benefits, there are also intentions against the Russians. Britain and France established another blockade outside the two straits. Using the many islands in the Aegean Sea, the British and French navies could contain the Russians at any time.

This can only be regarded as a demonstration. The Russians have not even got Constantinople, the first Bosphorus Strait is out of control, and the Aegean Sea is too far away from them.

The signing of the "Decision on the Kingdom of Greece" marked the full advent of the era of great powers.

In this era, as long as the great powers reach an agreement, the fate of a country can be decided. The essence of the world of the law of the jungle is vividly reflected.