Holy Roman Empire

The rebels did not march in the rain, are they really sympathetic to the soldiers?The answer is no, many people, including President Juarez, do not know what to do with Maximilian I.

Now everyone is deliberately leaving such an obvious loophole, just to let him get out quickly, it is best to die of illness on the way, so everyone doesn't have to worry.

There is no way, the political struggle is complicated.Don't think that Maximilian I pardoned many high-level rebels, and these people are grateful to him.Even if there is gratitude, no one dares to show it in the face of reality.

No matter what these people think in their hearts, they will definitely yell at him on the surface, and their attitude is very firm.

In addition, there are some people who used to be supporters of Maximilian I. Their interests were damaged during the reform process and they stood on the opposite side.

Those whose interests were harmed by these people naturally hated Maximilian I to the bone, and if they didn't yell at him, they would be really sorry for the Mexican people.

This is how Maximilian I was sent to the guillotine in the original time and space.But it's different now, Austria is already a neighbor with Mexico.

If Maximilian I was killed, who knew whether the Habsburg family would let it go, and what would they do if they invaded Mexico in the name of revenge?

Everyone shouted slogans, but they didn't want to fight Austria.Don't look at the despondent withdrawal of the French. In fact, the French have been suppressing them and fighting, and they have left a shadow deep in their hearts.

President Juárez neither wanted to keep Massimiliano I in trouble, nor did he want to provoke the Austrians over this issue.

Unlike the French who failed and left, Austria has roots.The power of the Austrian Central American colonies could not swallow Mexico in one bite, but it was still possible to bite off a piece of meat from them.

Juarez is not a local turtle, he still cares about international politics, at least he knows his neighbors very well.

The United States of America wants the Mexican market, the Confederate States of America are also paying attention to them, and the three countries of Britain, Occidental and West are also eyeing them.

The French were blocking it before, and these forces were very restrained. Now the pressure falls on their shoulders.

President Juarez has no idea whether he can deter these enemies by virtue of his reputation of forcing the French away.

He would rather keep the hidden danger of Maximilian I, rather than incur the interference of various countries because of this issue.

The rain gradually stopped, and Maximilian I still stayed in the palace, unwilling to leave this sad place.

The rebels were on their way to Mexico City. Mexico City was already panicking, and Faerun was almost unable to suppress the people below.

An impatient guard asked, "General, is Your Majesty still refusing to leave?"

Don't think that Ferran is just a chief of guards, but his military rank is not low at all. He is also a lieutenant general of the Mexican Empire. In this regard, Maximilian I is still very generous.

"Kalandi, calm down. Send people to watch the rebels. Now the situation has changed. His Majesty refuses to leave the palace. If necessary, we can only force him into the Austrian embassy.

I have already negotiated with the Austrian minister. You and your family members may obtain Austrian citizenship. The rebels dare not touch Austrian citizens. "

After listening to Fei Lun's explanation, everyone's emotions stabilized.The Mexican Empire is also a semi-colonial and semi-feudal empire, and the great powers also have many privileges here.

When dealing with foreign affairs, the Mexican government has always been cautious.Relatively speaking, during the reign of Maximilian I, it was the toughest period for Mexico.

Because of his birth, Maximilian I had a deep understanding of European countries, and he didn't have so much fear.

Things that government officials are afraid of like tigers can't scare him, the emperor.In many cases, it can be implemented according to the law, even if the ministers of various countries come forward, he can calmly deal with it.

This is useless, it is impossible for the emperor to handle everything.There are still many privileges that should be given, and officials are afraid of them.

With this amulet, at least it can be guaranteed not to be liquidated by the rebels.The butcher knife can be raised internally, but the Juarez government absolutely dare not play massacre externally.

Those who are still following Fei Lun are all proper royalists.The emperor is the country, and if you follow the emperor, there is no such thing as treason, and everyone has no psychological pressure.

Many people are still betting that Maximilian I will be restored. There is only one reason and that is his birth.The Habsburg family has the strength to restore him. In normal thinking, the Habsburg family has no reason to give up the crown they have obtained.

The conflict between Maximilian I and his family is beyond the knowledge of ordinary people.The Habsburg family was embarrassed to announce to the outside world, and Maximiliano was even more afraid to speak out.

The rebels are coming, and Mexico City is already in a mess, smashing, looting, and burning. It is happening every moment, and the ugliness of human nature is fully exposed.

In the evening, a young soldier galloped into the palace, shouting, "The rebels have entered the city."

Following the news, the atmosphere in the palace suddenly became tense.This time Felon did not go to ask Maximilian I for instructions, and immediately said: "Let's go, everyone escort your majesty to the Austrian embassy."

Regardless of whether Maximilian I was willing or not, he was forcibly put on a carriage and headed to the Austrian embassy in Mexico.

The Austrian embassy, ​​which has a small space, obviously cannot accommodate so many people, but it doesn't matter that the embassy can be temporarily expanded.

Several surrounding buildings were planted with the Austrian flag and successfully became part of the Austrian embassy in Mexico.

The emperor is here, and it is completely legal to expand the embassy.It's a done deal, and Maximilian I can't accuse his subordinates of making their own decisions, and they are also showing their loyalty.

The corners of Austrian Minister Compton's lips were about to burst into laughter. You must know that this was a credit to the door-to-door, and the opportunity was once in a lifetime.

Successfully sending Maximilian I back home can please His Majesty the Great Emperor; even if it fails, it will also create an excuse for the country to intervene in Mexico.

Compton was not afraid of the rebels, no matter what the Mexican rebels would not dare to do anything to him, the Austrian envoy.If he was moved, it would be a declaration of war on Austria.

This terrible consequence cannot be tolerated by the new government.Everyone has worked hard for so many years, and finally turned over and became the master, but no one wants to go back and live in hiding.

After settling down Maximilian I, Minister Compton in a good mood immediately promised everyone: "Don't worry, you will be the guards of the Austrian embassy in Mexico from now on.

We have prepared the military uniforms, and then you can change into them.If the rebels dare to do it, they will challenge the great Austria! "

Obviously, Compton was well prepared.Since getting in touch with Faerun, the Austrian Central American colony immediately sent a batch of military uniforms.

Now just put on a change of clothes, and the nature is instantly different.From the bodyguard of the Mexican emperor, to the guard of the Austrian embassy.

As for whether Austria has the right to garrison troops in Mexico City, don't consider this issue, it must be there!Even if it is not, it can be issued temporarily by Maximilian I.

Regardless of whether the Republican government led by Juarez admits it or not, Austria has the right to garrison at this moment anyway.Compton fully demonstrated the business level of a minister of a great power, and quietly obtained a privilege for Austria.

There were cheers, and it was finally safe now.Became the guard of the Austrian embassy, ​​which means that they have escaped this storm.

The only one who was lost was Maximilian I, lying alone on the bed and sighing.

Chapter 79 Embassies

Taking Mexico City without bloodshed and overthrowing the rule of Maximilian I, the Republican government led by Juárez finally got rid of the name of rebels and became worthy of the name.

Before it was too late to celebrate, Juarez received the news that Maximilian I had hid in the Austrian embassy, ​​which made his good mood disappear instantly.

There is no doubt that Maximilian I's stay in Mexico City is an indeterminate time bomb, which may trigger a political earthquake at any time.

To be exact, without waiting, Maximilian I was causing trouble for them now, albeit unconsciously.

Massimiliano I has not yet abdicated and remains the internationally recognized legitimate ruler of Mexico.In contrast, the Republican government led by Juárez has not yet been recognized.

This uprising was under the banner of "killing the tyrant". Now that the emperor is in the Austrian embassy, ​​should they arrest him or not?

A young military officer eagerly asked, "Your Excellency, the Austrian embassy doesn't have many troops. Should we send someone to rush in and snatch that bastard Maximiliano out?"

Juarez also cursed at Maximilian I in his heart, leaving a way to escape, and he didn't know how to run. Isn't this a mental illness?

"Bauer, have you lost your mind? That's the Austrian embassy. If someone rushes in now, wouldn't it be an excuse for them to interfere!

Send people to surround the Austrian embassy first, notify the people of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to communicate with them, and let the Austrians hand over Maximilian I. "

Juarez himself didn't believe what he said, but these jobs are an indispensable part of politics.To attack a country's embassy, ​​especially the embassy of a big power, is courting death.

On this issue, the positions of the European powers are unanimous, and they will not allow the attack on the embassy to happen.

Although the Austrian embassy accommodated the Mexican emperor and has interfered in Mexico's internal affairs, who made Mexico just a weak country?

In this cruel era, weak countries have no right to speak.As long as Austria insists that they are rebels and the republican government does not have legitimacy, things will pass like this.

Don't expect international public opinion to support them, it's still the age of the monarchy.Even in France, which is the most open-minded, no one dared to advocate that the rebellion was justified.

The Mexican Republican government has already offended the French and challenged Austria again. Do they still want to live a good life?

Don't look at the Americans supporting their revolution, you really need to get ahead, and keep the Americans as ostriches.One of the most important obligations of the Anglo-French-Austrian Triple Alliance is to suppress the Americans.

It's okay not to show up, but once you jump out, you have to consider whether you will be beaten by the society.The wounds of the Civil War have just healed, and now is the time when the Americans are the most low-key, how can it be possible to stand up for them?

From a geopolitical point of view, a weak and backward Mexico is more in line with the interests of the Americans.On this issue, both the United States of America and the Confederate States of America are on the same page.

Ball, who was scolded, was not angry, but relieved that he no longer had to be used as a scapegoat.As the first troops to enter the city, if they want to attack the Austrian embassy, ​​they will probably do it.

If it is done, the Austrians will definitely need to give an explanation in the future, and it is absolutely impossible for the specific executors to have good fruit.He hurried to consult President Juarez, in fact, to avoid disaster.

Juarez is naturally aware of this little trick. Bauer dare not take this responsibility, and he, the president, does not dare.

Back then, the French invaded because of bad debts, and the regime was overthrown.Once again, Juarez has lost his nerve.

The two tacitly ignored the fact that Austria would not hand over people. Anyway, it is always right to be cautious in foreign affairs.As long as there is no accident, it is the best result.

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In the Austrian embassy, ​​Minister Compton yelled righteously: "You have not been recognized by the international community, and you are not the legal government of Mexico. You are not qualified to conduct diplomatic negotiations with Austria."

The negotiation did not start, and the Mexican representative Phillips was dumbfounded.Talking about legality at the beginning, refusing to recognize the republican government made Phillips wonder how to deal with it.

There is no way, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also a grassroots team. Since its establishment, it has never conducted formal diplomatic activities, and it has no idea how to deal with such things.

Before Phillips could figure out the result, he was kicked out.Immediately afterwards, Compton invited European ministers to meet. Although no valuable agreement was reached, everyone reached an agreement on the issue of refusing to recognize the Mexican Republican government.

There is no need for additional reasons for a monarchy to refuse to recognize a republic. This is political correctness.

Unless the Mexican government can come up with compelling benefits, don't expect international recognition.

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A piece of fallen leaves fell on the ground, paving a golden "golden road".Stepping on it makes a "cracking" sound from time to time, which makes people feel so comfortable, as if stepping on a cotton blanket, there is no extra leaf, each one is a golden leaf, which is endless aftertaste.

Baomi grinned, Guzi bent over with a smile, soybeans were blown by the wind and made a sound...

Governor Hummel, who is touring various places, is still immersed in the joy of the harvest.Thinking: It is another harvest year, and it seems that the new railway project can be launched.

"Your Excellency, this is a telegram from the embassy in Mexico, please have a look."

The unexpected visitor interrupted Governor Hummel's reverie.Without any hesitation, Hummel quickly took the telegram and browsed it.

The smile on the corner of his mouth has already betrayed his thoughts, obviously this is good news.

After reading the contents of the telegram, Governor Hummel immediately ordered: "Order the first division, the second division, and the third division to stop field training, and they must arrive in Puerto Barrios within a week!

Order the Caribbean Fleet to immediately stop all outings and stay on standby in the port.

Order the logistics department to immediately deploy 5 people with three-month combat supplies and gather them in coastal port cities on the Caribbean coast.

Order the Ministry of Foreign Trade to organize the fleet immediately..."

A dozen orders were issued in a row, all of which had to be completed quickly.Obviously, there are preparations in advance, otherwise it would be impossible to complete in a short time.

Especially the colonial division units, which are usually understaffed.Generally, there are only one-fifth to one-third of the personnel, maintaining the airs of the army, and expanding rapidly during the war.

Of course, the daily recruitment of reserve soldiers to enter the army training is still indispensable. Other ethnic groups may not be used to this kind of daily training, but the Germans are commonplace.

This is how I lived in my hometown, and it can naturally be the same when I come to America.After so many years of development, the registered population of the Austrian Central American colonies has exceeded 378 million, of which whites accounted for two-fifths.

Of course, there is still moisture in it.Many newborns of mixed race were also included.In this era, the supervision is not strict, as long as the difference in appearance is not too big, then you can get by.

Of course, bureaucrats want performance is also a major factor.If the bureaucrats don't release water, the birth rate of Austrian citizens in Austrian Central America is 7.8%. How did this figure come about?

Looking around the world, this birth rate is the highest, completely exceeding the normal birth level of the population.Among the many colonies of Austria, only the Nanyang region has a comparable birth rate of citizens.

This statistic is limited to people with Austrian nationality, and the rest of the population is not included in the statistics.The Vienna government only cares about the birth rate of its own citizens.

Among them, the number of Germans has accounted for 32% of the total population. How this data comes from is not important.It is an indisputable fact that Germans have become the largest ethnic group in the area.

Theoretically, in Austrian Central America, the number of registered reserve troops is 21.This is extreme mobilization, and of course, this is limited to the registration of citizens of the empire.

Governor Hummel didn't think that the local Indians would respond to the empire's call, so he naturally didn't include them in the reserve.

Theory is theory. In fact, the highest mobilization record in the Austrian Central American colonies is only 10 people. Any more will seriously affect local production.

There is no way to survive foreign wars, and you can't just toss your own economy to death during training.

This figure also exceeds the mobilization level of a normal agricultural country, but it doesn't matter. Austrian Central America has an agricultural economy and a mining economy, but the mother country Austria is an industrial country.

The Austrian Central American colony is equivalent to an agricultural province in an industrial country, and its mobilization ability is naturally stronger than that of an agricultural country.

This military strength can be ranked among the top five in the American continent.Except for the British, the United States of America, and the United States of America, Governor Hummel of other countries is not in his eyes.

This intervention in Mexico is an opportunity for performance.Perhaps in Franz's view, bringing back Maximiliano's unlucky brother safely is considered to have achieved his goal.

But for colonial officials who are eager to make contributions, if they don't do anything, they will be sorry for their status as colonists.

Governor Hummel is no exception. In his opinion, this matter must be expanded, otherwise how can everyone make contributions?

Otherwise, he would have sent troops to snatch Maximilian I out.Anyway, the Mexican Republican government doesn't want this trouble.

Putting Maximilian I in the Austrian embassy is just to make things happen.Never doubt the ability of the revolutionaries to do things, there are always some two-year-olds who will think they are smart.

As long as there is an armed conflict, Governor Hummel has an excuse for armed intervention.According to Austria's consistent principles, people usually don't like to make enemies with others casually. Once they make enemies, they can only be killed.

Annexing the Mexican Empire, Hummel has less appetite.Even if it is eaten, it cannot be digested by the strength of the Austrian Central American colony alone.

Moreover, countries will intervene, and it is impossible to watch Austria expand so wildly.

How much meat can be bitten off now depends not only on strength, but more importantly on how big the trouble is.A reasonable excuse can always reap the greatest benefits.

What Governor Hummel wants to see most is that the Mexican Republican government sends troops to besiege the Austrian embassy regardless.When the two countries officially declare war, no one can accuse Austria of being wrong.