Chapter 324 Preparations for Austria

Because of the distance, the news did not reach Vienna until more than two months after the outbreak of the American Civil War.

Looking at the information in his hand, Prime Minister Felix complained: "It seems that we have supported a pig teammate!"

From the standpoint of a bystander, the southern government took the initiative to provoke a war, no doubt asking for trouble. Whether or not the northern government can be forced to compromise in the end, it will be worth the loss.

Foreign Secretary Wesenberg sighed and said: "No, the southern governments are not stupid, they are confident.

If it continues according to the previous script, it will be difficult for the southern government to get rid of the influence of various countries in the future. For the sake of future interests, they decided to take a risk. "

Chancellor of the Exchequer Carr questioned: "But the southern government launched the war at the wrong time. The northern states were not prepared for the war at all. They could completely delay the war for a few months."

Foreign Secretary Wesenberg explained: "After a few months of delay, the Northern government compromised. Don't watch the Lincoln government clamoring for war, in fact the Northern government has no soldiers at all.

The political system of the United States is different from that of European countries. The power of their states is too great, and the power of the central government is compressed.

The states have their own armies, and the northern government has no right to command these armies without the consent of the state governments.

They have less control over the states than we have over a few states. After the departure of the officers of the South, the military strength of the central government was not comparable to that of some powerful federal states.

Before the start of the South, the American people were mostly opposed to the Civil War. The capitalists do support the northern government, but they don't go to war with guns.

Under the interference of various countries, many federal states have been unable to speak to the federal government. There would be no more than ten federal states willing to send troops, and the Lincoln administration did not have the strength to resolve the southern government by force.

How can the southern government be independent without fighting a war and showing its strength? European countries support them, not free! "

Profits make people lost, they know there are dangers, but they still do it.

Franz interrupted: "Well, no matter what the southern government thinks, the war has broken out. The lives of the Americans have nothing to do with us.

For us, the primary goal is to divide America. The situation is now out of control, but not the worst.

The United States is uniquely located, they haven't fought a brutal war economically, and it's time for them to feel it. "

Franz couldn't help but be vigilant, even if it split in two. Both Americas have a base of hegemony, and the split just delays them growing up.

The southern government is easy to handle, since they like to play with the plantation economy, let them continue. Agrarian nations would not be a threat, and Franz wouldn't mind helping them with their labor problems.

The northern government is different. Once industrialization is completed, it will change qualitatively. Driven by interests, they played expansion, who can stop it?

Even if Franz is determined to intervene again, will Britain and France be willing to follow suit when Spain is in decline?

Using political means to divide the United States actually hides murderous intentions. Once the United States is divided, the federal government will naturally lose its majesty, and its influence on the federal states will decline.

Since the southern states can leave the United States of America because of their interests, so can other states.

Once the seeds of division are planted, the future northern government will be busy. Just think about it, the fact that the lower federal states will become independent if they don't agree is enough to bring down any government.

For example, a state finds out that it has suffered losses from the federal government, and it jumps out to negotiate conditions with the central government. If their interests cannot be met, they must be independent.

Another example: conflict of interest occurred in the federal states, which side is the federal government occupying? Support one side, the other side will fight for independence. If it is not handled well, several states may declare independence at the same time.

When it comes to creating contradictions, the British are the best at it, and they don't need Austria to fight in person. In less than twenty years, the American continent, like the European continent, will be full of small countries.

It is a pity that Franz's great plan died just after the beginning. The Civil War broke out, and the federal government certainly gained command of the state armies. With military power in hand, the central government's control over the states will naturally rise by a notch.

It is estimated that it will not be long before President Lincoln will amend the Constitution and patch it up, abolishing the legal basis for states to withdraw freely from the Union.

Prince Wendischgritz, Minister of the Interior, suggested: "Your Majesty, or order the ocean-going fleet to go to America as soon as possible, first establish a foothold in Central America, and lay the foundation for armed intervention."

This destination is not just a port. To be able to station tens of thousands of troops and ensure the supply of basic materials, the place is not enough.

Franz shook his head: "Don't worry, just follow the normal progress. Let's discuss it first, where should we put our foothold?"

Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic replied: "Your Majesty, Nicaragua is the most suitable resource in terms of resources, and we can borrow a place here.

If we want to intervene by force in the future, in fact, we will choose to start from the western Pacific, attack the west coast of the United States, and force the northern government to recognize the independence of the southern government. "

Looking at the map, Franz's eyes lit up. In this era, the Panama Canal has not yet opened, and the unique geographical location of the Americans has not been fully highlighted.

Now the main force of the US Navy is in the core area of ​​​​the east coast, and the defense of the west coast is relatively weak. Once faced with the threat of war, no matter whether the northern government will compromise or not, anyway

The West Coast states are sure to pull out of the war.

Without these states, the population advantage of the North American government is not obvious. Without sufficient military superiority, it is almost impossible to win the war.

Britain, France and the West are not soft persimmons either. The navy blocks or even bombards the east coast. The northern government will not be able to compromise.

At least the eastern consortium can't stand it. They can't bear the price of their foundation being destroyed and continue to support the northern government to fight.

Franz said hesitantly: "The plan is good, except that we have to station a naval fleet on the west coast and coordinate with the British to get supplies from Canada."

Foreign Secretary Wesenberg replied: "Your Majesty, there is no problem with diplomacy. We have signed a secret pact with Britain, France and Spain to jointly intervene in the American Civil War.

Once the United States is divided, the British are the biggest gainers, and they have no reason to refuse. "

After looking at the map, Franz made a decision: "Five divisions were dispatched from China, two of which were dispatched to the Nanyang area in batches, and the ironclad Vienna, our home guard, was also dispatched to the Nanyang area. .

In the short term, the two large islands in the Nanyang region and the surrounding affiliated islands will be expanded first. At the same time, prepare for an expedition to the United States.

The other three divisions, one sent to Central America and two to the African continent, made a statement that we wanted to speed up the process of overseas colonization.

The ocean-going fleet was divided into two, leaving two ironclads and a part of the subsidiary fleet in Nicaragua, and the rest continued to visit various countries in the Americas.

Don't worry, the American Civil War is not decided in a day or two. The Army is in place in two years and the Navy is on its normal rhythm. "

When true is false, false is true.

Franz's plan is not random, history has changed, and no one knows what the outcome of the American Civil War will be.

Whether or not armed intervention is necessary, and when, is unknown. Austria's strategic plan obviously could not revolve around the American Civil War.

Otherwise, the American Civil War will remain in a stalemate and the time to intervene will not come, then can the Austrian army continue to wait?

Intervention is also cost-intensive. So Franz decided to colonize while preparing for military intervention.

As for the ocean-going fleet, when we visit the southern government, we will pack it and sell it to them. It is estimated that this time next year, the navy in the north will almost block the south.

Take advantage of the fire and try to sell it for a sky-high price. Franz did not have any pressure, and the slave owner's money was not for nothing.