Chapter 859

Over time, the anti-French movement in Germany gradually spread to Austria.

Although the voices calling for the interruption of the Fao-Austrian trade were not loud, there were endless calls for the people to boycott French goods.

Affected by this, in the first quarter of 1889, the total volume of import and export trade between Fao and Austria dropped sharply by 36.8% compared with the same period of last year, and there were almost no goods with French labels on the market.

Not only was Austria affected, but under the impetus of interests, the anti-French wave gradually spread to the entire European world.

Even in Britain, which had just allied itself with France, a boycott of French goods broke out. Capital only cares about interests, not international relations.

Colleagues are enemies, and French products have been boycotted, so they can sell more of their own products. Why pass up the opportunity to make money?

Watching the European world take concrete actions to support the two countries, the French government at the center of the storm also panicked.

Isn't it just bullying the weak, the big powers do this, why can't it work when they come to them?

When he received the news that he was boycotted by the European world, Napoleon IV was completely stunned. He had no idea why this happened.

Foreign Secretary Karel Cardlets: "Your Majesty, there must be some manipulative behind the sudden boycott of us in Europe.

It will definitely not be the two countries. If they had this influence, they would have launched it long ago, and they would not have to compromise with us at all.

Only the UK and Austria have the strength to influence public opinion in European countries to target us at the same time.

This is probably just the beginning. If we don't deal with it well, the enemy will have more actions against us in the future. "

The truth is no longer important, anyway, this shit basin must be deducted. Otherwise, the French Foreign Ministry was incompetent and did not take timely action to curb the spread of the anti-French movement.

Economy Secretary Elsa: "No matter who the enemy is, the current situation cannot continue.

Every day of delay now is a huge harm to the domestic economy. "

France's withdrawal from the free trade system does not mean that it is no longer dependent on the international market. On the contrary, the French economy is still inseparable from the international market.

As long as France still needs to import industrial raw materials, it must export industrial and commercial products in exchange for foreign exchange, so as to achieve a balance of import and export trade.

Resisted by the European world, France's foreign exports dropped sharply, which has seriously affected the survival of domestic export enterprises.

Napoleon IV had a headache, and now there are only two options in front of them: either to fight hard and wait for the news to fade before dealing with it; or to give up the aggressive terms and calm the storm.

Of course, there is a third option, which is to just hit him regardless.

There is no doubt that the third option is impossible. If the European world hadn't reacted, Napoleon IV would have dared to take a risk, so forget it now!

Since the rise of nationalism, public opinion has been difficult to provoke. If you choose to fight against the European people, who knows if it will trigger a new round of anti-French war?

On this issue, the French people have set an example. During the Polish Revolution, Volunteers were able to organize spontaneously. If the countries along the way did not pass the way, it might have really passed.

To save others, this risk Napoleon IV had to consider. The most important thing is that the British allies are not doing enough. At this time, not only did they not help, but they followed suit.

However, it seems that this is not to blame on the British. The relationship between Germany and Britain has always been good, and they are one step away from becoming allies, so they can barely be regarded as quasi-little brothers.

Even if the British now need the support of France, they cannot easily give up the pawns they have supported.

Not directly jumping out and correcting the French government, this is already a face.

Prime Minister Terence Burkin persuaded: "Judging from the current indications, the Austrian government must have made a move, and most of the British are behind it.

From the very beginning, the London government has opposed our use of drastic measures against Germany. If the situation escalates, it will be difficult for us to get support.

Now that we have finished testing the bottom line of each country, let's close it now!

First deal with it coldly for a period of time, wait for the situation to subside, and then find the right time to start. "

Are you cowardly?

the answer is negative!

The international situation seems to be opposing the two major alliances. In fact, there is still some distance from the real confrontation. Even the worst relations between Britain and Russia have not really fought.

This means that France's rash action against Germany will lead to joint intervention by the three countries.

Even if the British were able to abide by the treaty and look at the face of their allies, the French government would not have the strength to fight against the two empires in the face of possible joint intervention by Russia and Austria.

After hesitating for a moment, Napoleon IV nodded helplessly: "It's time to slow down. I protested to the Austrian government and strongly condemned their shameless behavior of touching France.

Isn't the British about to occupy the Afghan region, so let them continue their efforts; another person will be sent to secretly contact the Russians and tell them that we are not against them entering the Indian Ocean now. "

Europe is simply too small to hold four major powers. There are many contradictions between Russia and Austria, not to mention between Britain and France.

If there is a chance to kill each other, everyone will not be polite. Allies are only temporary, but conflicts have persisted for hundreds of years.

Austria wants to provoke a war in Central Asia to weaken Britain and Russia, so why not France

So what?

Otherwise, with a blank check from the British, how would Napoleon IV accept it.

As for the China-Europe issue, it can be dealt with after Britain and Russia have fought. Without the troubles of the two great powers, Britain and Russia, France would not be able to traverse Europe.

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The Palace of Vienna received a letter of protest from the French government, and Franz silently took the blame.

Explain, that is impossible. Taking a slap in the face can be exchanged for the support of the people in the German region, and Franz really can't find a reason to refuse.

Although this storm was really not planned by him. Austria is also incapable of influencing the public opinion of so many countries in such a short period of time.

But the French insisted that Austria did it, and Franz was also willing to take the blame, even if it was a stone hammer.

It is estimated that the European governments that secretly indulged the development of the anti-French movement would have to thank Austria for their fearless spirit at this moment, and one family resisted all the hatred of the French.

As for whether or not someone will jump out and take the credit, that is completely overthinking. This kind of thing that offends the French to death, except for Austria's interests, who would dare to take the blame?

I really thought that France was a soft persimmon, so you can squeeze it as you want? If it were a small country, the Paris government would not have protested at all and would have taken action directly.

Anyway, there is a reason for the incident. As long as the French do not destroy the country and eat the land, they just beat you and ask for a war indemnity, and they will not cause group fights in European countries.

Putting down the document in his hand, Franz smiled and said, "Since the French have brought it to the door by themselves, we can't live up to their kindness.

Launch the media in the German region to publicize it, and let everyone know the efforts we have made to safeguard the interests of our German compatriots. "

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