Chapter 493 Conspiracy - Yang Conspiracy (Monthly Ticket Plus More)

While adjusting the industrial structure, Franz did not forget to trouble the Russians and disrupt Alexander II's plans as much as possible.

There are no allies in front of interests, no right or wrong, identity determines the position. Confining the trouble to sabotaging Russian grain exports, Franz has been restrained.

It is unrealistic to completely block Russian grain exports. It's not hard to do just by setting up some obstacles.

For example: Switzerland next door, after a little bit of activity by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, decisively gave the Russians a high tariff.

Another example: the German Federal Empire, at this time, is still wrangling about whether to accept the Russian food to pay its debts. The reason is very simple, the states that did not lend money to the Russians objected.

Although there is diplomatic influence exerted by Austria behind this, it is more to see that the Russians are unhappy. It is true that the Russians are unhappy, and it can also be a reason, and it is also the main factor.

The grievances here are hard to sort out. In short, the enemies of the Russians are all over the European continent, and it is not difficult to target them.

Subsequently, Belgium and the Netherlands were also successfully PR by Austria, and they gave the Russians a high tariff, and Spain and Portugal were no exception.

The reason is very realistic, who made the Russians down now?

Maybe the Russians will rise again in the future, but with Austrian Prussia in the middle, they don't have to worry at all.

The threat from Austria is in sight. Who knows what kind of retaliation will be met after rejecting the goodwill of the Vienna government?

The lessons of the French annexation of the Italian states have terrified these countries. Even if Austria has to pay attention to eating, it is unlikely to directly annex them, but it is still possible to find an excuse to beat them.

After the news of the alliance between Britain, France and Austria came out, the European countries no longer believed that they could rely on the powers to ensure their own security.

If so, then perform better. Maintain a good relationship with the neighbors around you, so that they are embarrassed to do it.

Don't feel useless, this is the way a small country survives. It's okay to be upset in normal times, but don't stand in line at critical moments.

For the rest of Britain and France, Franz was too lazy to do useless work. Don't look at everyone's alliance in progress, but if you take it seriously, then you lose.

From the very beginning, this alliance has had different plans, because the interests are reluctantly standing together, and there is no way to talk about interests.

It is not difficult to convince Britain and France, but the Russian-Austrian alliance is about to collapse. Frankly speaking, Franz no longer cares about this alliance, but it does not mean that he will take the initiative to tear up the alliance.

This is related to national credibility. A country that ignores the covenant will not be respected internationally.

Once Austria tore up the Russian-Austrian alliance, it would no longer be able to obtain its current status of aloofness, and it would even be excluded from the upcoming tripartite alliance.

Fao's friendship with the British is mainly because the British have too many previous records of betraying their allies, which makes people unconsciously and subconsciously beware.

Franz was not ready to try, and if he did, Austria would no longer be considered a reliable ally.

This character design is the result of years of painstaking efforts by the Habsburg dynasty, and it has been maintained for many years. From the Vienna Conference to the present, Austria has mastered the right to speak on the European continent during this period, and this personality has also played a key role.

When forming an alliance, everyone subconsciously has a reliable concept. Now Russia and Austria are just playing fair competition, and it is their own fault that diplomacy is not enough. Franz did not play beyond the rules.

Otherwise, a group of pirates suddenly appeared in the Aegean Sea, and they could block the door of the Russians. As far as the broken sailboats of the Black Sea Fleet are concerned, they are really not the opponents of pirates.

The Tsarist government has already created a record of annihilating a naval fleet by pirates. If it happens again, I wonder if Alexander II can stand it.

The price paid for bribing Britain and France is too high, and there is no need to bribe at all, so it is difficult for the Russians to do so.

Every time there is a change in the situation, the interests of those with vested interests are damaged, and these people are the biggest opposition. The nobles and peasants in Britain and France are the biggest resisters of cheap Russian grain.

Just stir up public opinion, with the "good" reputation of the Russians, it is estimated that the people will be blocked by demonstrations again.

These means have not yet been launched, and the best time will be when the Russian grain ship arrives ashore. Instigating a few middle two teenagers to set a fire is more effective than saying anything.

Small tricks are still difficult to achieve, and they will be intercepted for two or three years at most, making the Russians pay more.

At a later stage, there will always be capitalists who cooperate with the Russians for their own benefit. As long as the two sides hook up, these small tricks will lose their effect.

This is the main reason why Franz does not like to use conspiracy. No matter how calculated, it is insignificant in the face of interests.

It is not only Austria that has attacked the Russians, but the Prussians are even more active. The Berlin government is more worried about the re-emergence of the Russian Empire than the Vienna government.

Seeing Alexander II practising his internal skills hard, reforming the internal affairs, developing the economy and restoring national strength, the Berlin government has not had an easy time.

The two sides are already mortal enemies, and there is no possibility of relaxation at all. Once the Russian Empire was restored, the Russo-Prussian War would break out again.

The Junkers aristocrats are ready to act first. They have already tasted the sweetness and want to get greater benefits from the Russians.

Without practice, it is because of its own strength and inability to attack the Russian Empire.

In the past two years, the relations between the two countries have eased considerably.

Austria is also secretly encouraging the Berlin government, and many pro-Austrian Junkers nobles are also anti-Russian vanguards.

Now anti-Russia is the political correctness of the Kingdom of Prussia, so it would not be surprising to do so. After all, everyone around you is anti-Russian. If you are not anti-Russian, you will attract everyone's attention.

After the expiration of the Russian-Austrian alliance, Franz is considering whether to continue to renew the contract with the Russians. Due to geopolitical relations, the conflict of interests between the two countries will continue to increase in the future.

Franz had no confidence in the integrity of the tsarist government. Alexander II was also an ambitious monarch, but he was unlucky, just in time when the empire was turning from prosperity to decline, and was forced to carry out social reforms.

This is a common problem of almost all heroes, and their ambitions are relatively large. If the Russians really solve Poland and Prussia, Russia and Austria will be turned against each other.

The French were led into the gutter, Napoleon III was too old to pave the way for his son, and a military adventure was unlikely at this time.

When Napoleon IV came to the throne, the suppressed internal conflicts broke out, the Italians wanted to become independent, and the absence of a civil war in France was considered a blessing by God, and there was no strength to stab Austria in the back.

The contradiction between Prussia and Russia cannot be eased at all, and it would be foolish to want them to unite. The conflict of core interests will make them continue to fight against each other.

The international situation has decided that Austria no longer has to worry about multi-front warfare. At this time, the Russian-Austrian alliance with different minds is a chicken rib for Austria.

As long as Austria is not doing things on the European continent, there is no need to worry about being beaten by a group. There is no love and hate for no reason, and there is no reason to be besieged for no reason.

If the next Russo-Prussian war, the Russians lose again, then the European road roller will be dead. There is no covenant constraint, which is just convenient for Austria to fall into trouble.

On the other hand, if Prussia were defeated, the Junker nobles who had lost their foundation would have to compromise with Austria and join the Shinra Empire to protect themselves.

It seems that both endings are very good, as long as the French do not jump out of the Italian quagmire, Franz has nothing to fear.

After thinking about it, Franz still did not reveal his thoughts. In the eyes of the outside world, Russia and Austria are still good allies, and Britain, France and Austria are about to become good allies.

There is usually a time limit for European countries to form alliances. Under normal circumstances, 30 years is a long time. The Russian-Austrian alliance is such a long-term contract.

This is only possible when the relationship between the two countries is quite good. However, no matter how good a relationship is, it cannot stand the test of time.

If the opposite is not a hero like Alexander II, the Russian-Austrian relationship can still be maintained for many years. Unfortunately, the reality is not if.

Faced with an ambitious tsar, Franz could not have been vigilant. With such a big butterfly effect, who can guarantee that Alexander II will be assassinated just like the original time and space?

If he continues to lead the Russian Empire, Russia and Austria will sooner or later meet because of their interests. No, now the two sides are on the same page.

Without tearing the skin, the conflict of interest between the two sides is not big enough. Looking at the big market face of the Russian Empire, Franz has always maintained the covenant.

There are many points of conflict between the two sides, such as strategic conflict. The Aegean Sea is now within Austria's strength. Whether it is willing or not, the task of guarding the Mediterranean gateway falls to Austria.

The power of the British in the Mediterranean has been squeezed out of the way. If Russia is allowed in, the shared interests will be their own interests.

Needless to say, at this time, the Russians wanted to expand their power in the Mediterranean, and Franz would not even provide a foothold.

It can be said that Napoleon III's calculations were successful. This is a conspiracy. Whether you like it or not, as long as France withdraws, Russia and Austria will directly face each other on the Mediterranean issue.

No conflict broke out, it was because the Russians were weak. As for the few old-fashioned sailboats left in the Black Sea Fleet, they went to the Mediterranean to brush their presence, and they would most likely be wiped out by pirates.

Conflict of interest is so cruel, nothing is impossible. At that time, Napoleon III realized that France's control of the Balkans was under too much strategic pressure, and decisively gave up this interest.

The benefits that were delivered to the door were impossible for the Vienna government to turn away. It took over the French Balkans, and the task of containing the Russians fell on Austria’s shoulders.

Before the British are squeezed out, Austria can pretend to be a coward. Anyway, Greece is the younger brother supported by John Bull, and they should be the boss.

It's different now. The interests of this area are in Austria's hands. The Russians are robbing Austria's interests when they come in. Naturally, the Vienna government cannot let it go.

Involving such great interests, Alexander II was able to keep silent. Franz couldn't help but ignore this scheming and scheming.

Although they knew that this was a French calculation, the Vienna government was happy to accept this calculation in the face of interests. This is the terrible nature of conspiracy.