Chapter 571 Threat

Franz had no choice but to overturn the table. Despite Austria's great influence in the German Federal Empire, the Hanover-led central government was more pro-British.

From the standpoint of the German federal government, it is obviously more in line with the interests of the ruling class to be close to the British and to ensure their independent status with the help of the British.

In contrast, the Vienna government shouted the slogan of unifying the German region every day, which made it really difficult for them to get close.

This kind of worry is only limited to big countries. For most small countries, there are no such worries, and there is no defense against following Austria. Anyway, they are all little brothers.

Affected by nationalism, most of the small states in Germany are more dumped to return to the Shinra Empire and realize their dream of a great power.

In terms of strength, once the German region is unified, a European hegemon will be born, and this European hegemon is likely to become a world hegemon.

The overlord is not only a name, but also has hidden interests behind it. In addition to the secret support of Austria, many local capitalists and aristocrats have also contributed greatly to the development and growth of nationalism in the German region.

In addition to patriotism, it is more for profit. A hegemon can bring a bigger market to the capitalists, as well as glory and benefits to the nobility.

Although Austria has many supporters, most of these people are outside the scope of guerrilla power, perhaps distributed in small states, unable to influence the decision-making of the central government.

These people support the unification of the German region, in a sense, to reshuffle the cards and reorganize the rights and interests through the hands of Austria.

In Franz's view, most of these people are speculators, and it's okay to let them wave the flag, and it's okay to cooperate with the Austrian rule, but they can't be expected to give their lives.

Otherwise, the rule of the German federal government would have been subverted long ago. Franz has seen the fighting power of nationalism. If these people dare to take the lead, the German federal government will be replaced in an instant.

Now that the table is overturned, in addition to warning the German Federal Government not to play with fire, Franz is still beating these speculators, telling them with practical actions that leaving Austria, the German Federal Government is a small country with no right to speak.

So that after the annexation of the Rhineland, these people will float away and be fooled by the British to play Germanization.

These regions are not the same as Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands, which were separated from the Shinra Empire earlier.

Switzerland is a mountainous area, and it belongs to a place where there is nothing to do, but it has a strong folklore. Franz is naturally not interested in this kind of place.

Belgium's geographical location is important. It exists as a buffer country between France and Germany. Whoever hits them will fall to the other side.

Not to mention the Netherlands, which has always been outside the German region, has been independent since early, and has formed its own cultural heritage system.

All three countries have independent capital, while the scattered German Federal Empire does not. The poor strategic position sandwiched between the three Phoops is doomed to their future life will not be easy.

Once the continental balance was broken, the tragedy of the German Federal Empire was doomed. Before that, Franz didn't mind them being free for a few days.

How do you know the importance of a strong motherland without experiencing social beatings?

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In Berlin, Wilhelm I was angry when he learned that Britain and Austria would give the Rhineland to the German Federal Empire.

It is too bullying. Even if the Rhineland is an enclave, with the French on the side, it may be lost at any time. That is also the territory of the Kingdom of Prussia.

Back then, after the Anti-French War ended, at the Vienna Conference, Austria forced the Rhineland region to them and let them act as guards against France.

The sad scene of his father, Frederick William III, has already appeared in William I's mind. Unexpectedly, he caught up again in his lifetime.

On the surface, even if an extra piece of territory is an enclave, it is not a humiliation.

In fact, the Congress of Vienna was also a conference for dividing the spoils after the victory of the Anti-French War. Taking away the Rhineland region, Prussia lost the opportunity to swallow Saxony.

Judging from the situation at the time, the Rhineland region was a piece of rotten land, and it was threatened by the French at any time.

Finally, when the industrial age came, the rotten land became a treasure land, and as a result, it had to change hands again. How could William I accept this?

The promise made to the French was just an empty check. William I knew that Britain and Austria would not allow the French to annex the Rhineland, and he could go back on it afterwards.

Now is the time, the two countries have done more extreme than he imagined, and are ready to take the Rhineland directly from their hands.

William I resisted his anger: "Britain and Austria want to take the Rhineland from us, what do you think we should do now?"

Prime Minister Mao Qi slapped the table: "This is impossible, the Rhineland is our legal territory, and it has been confirmed by European countries at the Vienna Conference. Why should Britain and Austria take it from me?

No matter what, we can't give in. If such humiliating conditions are agreed, how can we explain to the people? As long as we don't agree, is it possible that Britain and Austria can still send troops to help the German Confederation? "

Chancellor of the Exchequer Gorman: "It's not that simple, although Britain and Austria will not send troops to seize the Rhineland, but it can still be done to prevent us from establishing the United Kingdom of Pope.

News from London that Britain and Austria have reached an agreement, and once we reject this deal, we refuse to accept it.

Recognize the Polish throne election.

If we forcibly annex Poland, Britain and Austria will mobilize European countries to impose a material embargo on us, and the London government has made preparations to collect debts in advance. Given our financial situation, I am afraid…”

send troops? There is no need to send troops at all, just a material embargo, the Kingdom of Prussia can't stand it, not to mention that the British have to collect debts in advance?

There is no doubt that the kingdom of Prussia will have an economic crisis in a month at most, or that kind of devastating economic crisis.

Mao Qishou retorted: "If the British collect their debts ahead of time, we will declare bankruptcy and let go of these debts. It's a big deal, and no one should think about it.

The material embargo is easier said than done, and it is impossible to implement it concretely. In the European continent, Britain and Austria cannot cover the sky with one hand. They do not do business and other countries do.

Moreover, this kind of government's forcible intervention in free trade, their domestic capitalists will not agree first. "

Chancellor of the Exchequer Gorman explained with a wry smile: "It doesn't matter whether the capitalists agree or not, but the material embargo of Britain and Austria can indeed be done.

No need for all countries to participate, most of our import and export trade is with the UK and Austria, accounting for about 66.4% of the total import and export trade.

Once blocked by Britain and Austria, more than half of the world's ports will be closed to us. Routes to Africa, India, and Southeast Asia will be completely cut off, including our only colonies.

to America..."

This is a real problem. Britain and Austria, together with the colonies, have accounted for 58% of the world's total economic volume, 68% of the world's total industrial volume, and 75% of the world's total import and export trade.

The colonies of the two countries combined account for more than one-third of the land area, and most of the world's ports are monopolized by the two countries. If you want to trade overseas, you can't avoid it.