Chapter 494 France and Russia Move Closer

In the spring of 1871, the Roman uprising led by Garibaldi and Mazzini ended in failure, and the leaders of the rebel army were forced into exile.

In the context of the imminent establishment of the Anglo-French-Austria Tri-Power Alliance, in order to maintain Anglo-French relations, the London government did not accept their political asylum this time.

However, the nature of the shit sticks still allowed John Bull to send them to the United States of America. It is a favorite of European revolutionary parties and likes to travel to the United States for political asylum, mainly for two reasons.

On the one hand, it is thousands of miles away and is less influenced by the politics of various countries. The federal government likes to shelter political prisoners, and everyone's safety is guaranteed.

Economically, on the other hand, the United States of America has a good economy and is a European country of immigrants, where money can be obtained from fellow citizens.

If it is purely from the safety point of view, it is actually more concealed to hide in a colony with a large area and sparse population. It is no problem to build a farm in any country and live a life of isolation from the world.

Few people choose to take refuge in the colonies, unless they have done something earth-shattering, been hunted down, and forced to make a change.

The end of the revolution in the Italian region marked the consolidation of French rule in the region. After the purges in the war, the Italian anti-French forces suffered a devastating blow.

Originally, France is a big threat to everyone. This threat is not related to human resources, economy, or industry, but more from the shadows left by the Napoleonic era.

The French are known as the world's No. 1 army power, and European countries have not expressed opposition, which is enough to explain the problem.

Otherwise, in terms of human resources, Russia and Austria are twice that of France; in industry, England and Austria are above France; and economically John Bull is far ahead of France.

According to the calculation method of comprehensive national strength in later generations, France will be far behind Britain and Austria, and it will be on the same level as the Russian Empire. Even if there is a gap, it will not be too big.

However, on the European continent, the sense of crisis that France brings to everyone is the strongest.

Don't look at Austria's larger territory and more population, but in everyone's impression, the Balkans is a wild place, and the Hungarian region is also a small rural place.

Not to mention the Russian Empire, the concept of barbarians is deeply rooted. After the defeat of the Russo-Prussian War, everyone's attention to them declined.

In everyone's impression, France, which was already very powerful, has now annexed the rich Italian region, and European countries are generally anxious about the expansion of the French.

There is nothing wrong, the impression of Italy in this era is rich. Even Sicily, a poor and backward island in later generations, is now a rich country.

After annexing the Italian region, France's population, economy, and resources have been enhanced, and the Great French Empire has become more prosperous.

Faced with this situation, European countries are striving to ensure their own security through diplomatic means, while avoiding conflicts with France or other countries.

As the leader of power politics, Napoleon III's forcible annexation of Italy is not difficult to understand. In addition to paving the way for his son, there is also the need to mobilize national emotions and strengthen the cohesion of the country.

This is the price that historically powerful countries must pay, just as Engels commented: the forcible annexation of the Italian region is the best way for the French autocracy to last forever.

Otherwise, Napoleon III would only serve as the Italian emperor, and it would be more convenient to rule, and the Italian people would not be so resistant.

This point is somewhat similar between France and Austria, except that Franz has the banner of the Shinra Empire to use, and the legal basis is very sufficient.

Grand France is established, and Napoleon III has completed the great cause of annexing Italy, although it does not hurt that Lombardy and Venice are missing.

Moreover, after two regions are missing, the difficulty of ruling is also reduced.

The French are naturally very aware of the cost of forcibly annexing the Italian region, but they are confident that they can suppress the Italians on their own.

In this case, of course, it is better for the Italian region to be smaller. After digesting the results of the war, it is not too late to expand.

The previous annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia has provided a reference for the French. With its strong strength, it is easy to establish rule locally.

The current rebound is to eat all of a sudden, there is no time to digest.

In order to establish a stable international situation to digest the results of the war, Napoleon III repeatedly issued a statement declaring that France is a "satisfied" country and will not continue to expand on the European continent.

This kind of reassurance cannot ease everyone's anxiety, and governments of various countries have to accept this statement due to the reality.

Napoleon III was most worried about falling into a state of isolation. Just like during the Anti-French War, the mighty France was also dragged down by enemies on all sides.

To avoid the worst, Napoleon III accepted the ill-intentioned British to join the Fao League. At the same time as Britain, France and Austria were allied with each other, he also eased relations with the Russian Empire.

Today is different, the Russian Empire is no longer a threat to France. In order to go further, the French government has already raised the voice of a "French-Russian alliance".

There is no doubt that this kind of call was ignored by Napoleon III, but it did not prevent him from using it as a guise - scary.

Franco-Russian alliance is easier said than done. The Russian-Austrian Alliance and the British-French-Austria Tripartite Alliance are two hurdles that cannot be avoided.

The Franco-Russian alliance will only be allowed to emerge unless the Vienna government is mad. Neither do the British

He is willing to see this kind of alliance appear, knowing that he has personally fought in order to split the Fao alliance.

If there was another Franco-Russian alliance, wouldn't it be shattering? John Bull does not think that the Prussian countries sandwiched in the middle are the opponents of France and Russia. This alliance is more terrifying than the Franco-Austrian alliance.

At least the Fao Alliance still has a deep conflict of interest, and it is not difficult to destroy this alliance. The French-Russian alliance is different. The two countries do not directly border each other, and the conflict of interests between them is relatively small. It is not easy to break up this alliance.

Unlike the original time and space, the current Grand French Empire is the most powerful country in the European continent, at least on the surface.

After the annexation of Italy, the total population of France was as high as 55 million, and the total economic output of France jumped to surpass that of Britain. The total industrial output of France was only that of Britain and Austria, and the gap was also very limited.

Military also has the world's second navy, plus the world's first army. Just this strength is frightening, who dares to let them allies with the Russians again?

The fact that France and Russia just moved closer together caused an uproar in the international arena. European countries could not stand it, nor could the Vienna government sit still.

In Vienna Palace, looking at the nervous crowd, Franz reassured: "Don't worry, the British want to split the Fa-Austrian alliance, and the choice is to join this alliance.

We are now allied with France and Russia at the same time, and if they do, we are in that alliance.

It is much faster to break a coalition from the inside than from the outside. Moreover, now the French want to digest the results of the war, and the Russians are busy reforming.

Even if they wanted to form an alliance, they would never choose this time. In addition to arousing the fears of European countries, can this alliance play any other role?

To really form an alliance, at least they need a common enemy. The Kingdom of Prussia is not qualified, it seems that we are not so hated now, right? "

Franz can conclude that France and Russia are feigning a shot, which is completely speculated based on interests. This alliance has the potential to be established, but lacks the motivation to establish it.

Both France and Russia now need to resolve their internal conflicts. Even if the two countries form an alliance, it is impossible to expand externally at this time, and there is no way to get more benefits from the European continent.

The Tripartite Alliance of Britain, France and Austria has carved up the right to speak in most parts of the world. This has become an established fact. If the French jump out at this time, they will definitely be blocked.

Alexander II was still carrying out internal reforms. At this time, he was unable to share the pressure for them. Napoleon III had no confidence to do so.

You must know that Napoleon III was a patient of Anglophobia, and he was able to overcome this disease. It was the Fao Alliance who gave him the confidence, and he still had lingering fears deep in his heart.

With the Russians unable to help, it was still too embarrassing to let him fight the pressure of Yingao alone.

Foreign Minister Weisenberg shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, no matter how small the possibility is, we must put an end to the crisis in its cradle.

In order to avoid the worst, we also need to make contingency plans. Negotiations with the British must be accelerated, and we must be prepared to form an alliance with the Prussians if necessary. "

This answer surprised Franz. Judging from the map, isn't this a replica of the original space-time European pattern?

He is gratified that Austria is much stronger than the original time and space, and this possible alliance is also stronger than the "German-Austrian alliance".

The alliance increased by half the Mediterranean and half the Balkans, added Poland, Belarus, Lithuania, and Latvia, and lost three-quarters of Italy.

Under this situation, the overall strength has not fallen into the disadvantage. Of course, the premise is that the British do not end, and it is not the three-nation alliance of Britain, France and Russia, or it will kill people.

Franz quickly dismissed the idea, it was too dangerous. Franz, a gentleman who does not stand on a dangerous wall, is still unwilling to take such an adventure.

Even if it is possible to win on land, it is simply to deliver food at sea. A Prussian-Russian war dispelled the idea of ​​developing a navy in the Kingdom of Prussia, and the Austrian navy singled out Britain and France, which is unreliable no matter how you look at it.

It is better to simply destroy the Ottoman Empire and build a railway to connect to the Suez Canal if the navy is expected to break out. The success is even higher.

Franz made a decisive decision: "You can strengthen relations with Prussia, but don't do too much for the time being. France and Russia are just getting closer. If we do too much, it will stimulate them.

Judging from the current situation, it is impossible for France and Russia to jointly expand externally for at least 20 years. As long as the Russian-Prussian war is promoted before the alliance between France and Russia, the worst will not happen. "

Apparently Franz's position has changed, ready to let the Russians lose again. With the appetite of the Junkers nobles, if the tsarist government loses again, believe it or not they dare to occupy St. Petersburg?

Once the tsarist government collapses and Austria falls to the ground, the Russians will not want to rise again in the next few decades, or even lose the opportunity to rise forever.

You can see why by looking at the map. If you lost the war and lost the fertile soil of Eastern Europe, you can't do your best in Siberia, right?

Now the population of Russia and Austria is almost the same. Once the tsarist government fails again and loses a large area of ​​territory and population, the bear will not be scary.

Of course, the after-effects of doing this are also very serious, and Prussia must also be seriously injured, otherwise there will be a dangerous neighbor next door.

No way, who asked Alexander II to jump out to stimulate Franz's nerves at this sensitive moment?

The shadow of the world war has always been in Franz's mind, and the Franco-Russian alliance African

Always be vigilant. Even if it was a rainy day, it also gave Franz a reason to do it.