Holy Roman Empire

Suppressing the Russian Empire is one thing, and killing the Tsarist government is another. These are two completely different concepts.

What Franz wanted to do was to keep the Tsarist government as much as possible on the premise of weakening the Russian Empire.

The specific plan is: let Finland, Poland, Bulgaria, Ukraine, the Baltic region, the Caucasus region, and Central Asia be independent, and it is best to split Siberia and the Far East.

Plans are plans, and reality is reality.Even if the Vienna government ended in person, Nicholas II could not accept such conditions of humiliating the country.

It is estimated that if the tsarist government is overthrown and the bourgeois government is replaced, the probability of compromise will be even higher.

If there is no agreement, then we can only find ways to create established facts.Then use time to force the Russians to slowly accept reality.

Looking at the Russian map full of small flags on the sand table, Franz asked with concern: "Based on the current situation, is it possible for the rebels to capture St. Petersburg?"

The established facts are not so easy to create. Except for a few areas where the rebels are active, most areas are flat.

Now it seems that the rebels are powerful. Once the tsarist government calms down, the situation will soon be reversed.

For example: The main force of the Russian army in India returns home, and the alliance lifts the blockade against Russia.The strength comparison between the two sides will be reversed in an instant.

Even with the support of European countries, it would be difficult for the rebels to defeat the tsarist government.Except for a few areas that can rely on natural dangers to support one or two, most areas cannot escape the clutches of the Russians.

In any case, the Russians are all allies in name. It is impossible for the Vienna government to detain the Russian army on the front line of India, let alone implement a material blockade against Russia for a long time.

With the end of the world war, these two practical problems can no longer be dragged on.If you want to dismember the Russian Empire, it can only be done before the main force of the Russian army returns home.

Human nature is complicated. Although the tsarist government has experienced many social beatings in recent decades, it has also achieved many brilliant victories, and its spirit is high.

If they want to accept the reality, the only way to get rid of the arrogance of the Russians is first.The easiest solution, other than brutal continuous warfare, was to allow the rebels to capture St. Petersburg.

Once the regime is overthrown, the primary problem facing the tsar and the nobles is not to maintain the unity of the country, but to find a way to restore it.

At that time, no matter how much arrogance they have, in order to complete the restoration, they will find their own reasons to compromise temporarily and leave the problem to be resolved in the future.

In the past, it was no problem to play like this.Put the country in the hands of the rebels temporarily, and wait for the strength to be strong before completing the national reunification.

However, at the turbulent juncture in the early 20th century, nationalism happened to flourish. Once national independence was achieved, the people could no longer tolerate being enslaved.

Prime Minister Chandler: "Russian rebels are now powerful, mainly relying on the support of their own nation, and the combat effectiveness of the rebel army will drop significantly if they leave the gathering area.

Although some people helped the rebels improve the organizational structure of the government, it was limited to one region and one region.The rebels in various places are still working independently, and there is no way to unite to deal with the tsarist government.

Because of the distance, if the rebels want to attack St. Petersburg, only the rebels in Finland, Poland, and Lithuania can really participate in the war.

On the Eastern European battlefield, the government forces and the rebels have essentially fallen into a stalemate, and it is difficult to tell the winner for a while.

Unless an elite force joins in and breaks the current deadlock on the battlefield, there is no hope of conquering St. Petersburg at all. "

The elite troops, of course, can only be selflessly sponsored by behind-the-scenes supporters.With the increasing number of people participating in the war, the title of mercenary is no longer easy to use.

One hundred thousand mercenaries is an exaggeration enough. Almost all mercenary organizations in the world have been "taken" into the war. No matter how many history books there are, it will be difficult to write.

With more troops, everyone knows that European countries have sent troops to interfere in the Russian Civil War.Everyone wants face. It's okay to do something in secret, but it's embarrassing to say it on the stage.

If you want to blame it, you can blame the Russian Revolutionary Party for not being able to do it. After taking a large amount of aid, the uprising still failed.

If the Revolutionary Party could set off a revolutionary wave in St. Petersburg or Moscow, there would be no troubles at all.

"Who knows? You must know that as early as 1848, the French organized a volunteer army to support the Polish independence movement.

Although it was finally canceled due to various reasons, this spirit of internationalism is still worthy of recognition.

Recently, the anti-Russian movement in France has been on the rise. Countless French people want to welcome back their compatriots who were robbed and enslaved by the Russians. It is said that someone has already organized a volunteer army.

Although the French made big mistakes before, now they want to rescue their compatriots and support the Russian national independence movement, and we have no reason to stop them.

Maybe, when the French Volunteer Army will kill the Russian Empire and contribute to the cause of human liberation. "

It can be seen from Frederick's exaggerated tone that he now desperately hopes to see the Russians suffer, so much so that he doesn't even want moral integrity.

Interfering in the civil war of the allies and attempting to split the allies are all shady things, and the Vienna government naturally cannot do it.

In this context, the back-to-back man is very important.Although anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is the "Emperor's New Clothes", the game must continue to be played.

As for the existence of the French Volunteers, it is not important now. The key depends on whether the Vienna government needs them now.

Franz smiled slightly, apparently satisfied with his son's ability to adapt.Today is different from the past, the Shinra of the world overlord and the Shinra of the European overlord are two concepts.

Shinra, the European overlord, still has competitors. The Vienna government must unite more allies and not be too overbearing in politics and diplomacy.

Shinra, the world's hegemon, is different. He should behave a little bit out of line. If he didn't directly tear up the Russia-Austria Covenant, then he would be considered moral.

Even if someone is dissatisfied, they can only hold back now.Being able to launch a scapegoat is already saving face for the Russians.

Otherwise, the Tsarist government would have to passively accept the reality and would not even think about anyone coming out to uphold justice.

After a little thought, Franz said slowly: "Frederick, from now on, you will be in charge of the affairs of the Russian Empire, and the cabinet will be responsible for cooperation.

Not only these, but you also took over the follow-up work.If nothing else, I plan to abdicate at the end of the year. "

"Abdicate", this is undoubtedly a thunder.If it gets out, it will cause a major earthquake in the world political arena.

Frederick, who was the person involved, was immediately dumbfounded.Although he has been the crown prince for 50 years, Franz has always been in good health, and he never thought that he would succeed to the throne now.

On this issue, ancient and modern China and foreign countries are the same, and it is rare to hear that an emperor himself wants to retire.But almost all those who abdicated early were forced.

The current situation of Franz is obviously different. He has just defeated the British Empire with Shinra and seized the position of world hegemony. He is at the peak of his life, and no one can force him at all.

Looking at the people who were in a dazed state, Franz continued to add: "Don't make a fuss, I just feel tired. I want to go out and have a good look at the world while I can still move."

It's okay if you don't explain it, but when you explain it, everyone is even more confused.It is really difficult for everyone to connect "going out to see the world" and "abdicating".

Chapter 171 Colonial Transactions

What is said, the water that is poured out, naturally has no reason to take it back.Especially the important event of the replacement of the throne is not a joke.

Now that a decision has been made, Franz is not ready to change his mind no matter how others persuade him.

Any job will get boring after a long time, and the emperor is no exception.Power is tempting, but Franz has long since lost his initial passion after holding power for more than 50 years.

Looking at the performance of the past ten years, we can see that a lot of government affairs have been pushed to Frederick, and the euphemism is to exercise the "political ability of the crown prince", but in fact it is to be lazy.

No matter how lazy, the emperor is still the emperor, and he needs to be responsible for this country.Franz can not deal with specific things, but he still needs to make the long-term development and strategic diplomacy of the country.

In fact, Franz had long since given up.People in their 80s and [-]s are still struggling on the job, and they are simply model workers.

Mainly because of the previous competition, the international situation was unclear, and Franz was not sure whether Frederick could hold on.

Now that the dust has settled, the era of conquering the world has ended, the Holy Roman Empire has become a general trend, and the requirements for the monarch's personal ability have been greatly reduced.

As a giant, the Holy Roman Empire's fault tolerance rate is still very high.As long as you don't mess around and go step by step, the hegemony can last for at least a hundred years.

Franz is old, and Frederick is not young. They are both 50 years old, and they have long passed the age of love.

What's more, he has been honed by Franz for more than 20 years. He has experienced political swords, swords and intrigues, all of which have been smoothed.As a conservative master, it is just right.

Retirement does not mean that you can step down if you resign. The transfer of power also requires a process.

Before that, Franz had to deal with some troubles, so that Frederick would not be disgraced as soon as he succeeded to the throne.

For example: feudal states.

Even though Shinra now occupies a lot of territory, the central government can no longer rule, but there are still many people who oppose the split.

Not everyone could see the collapse of the colonial system, and colonial rule was still the easiest solution in the eyes of most people.

Anyway, it has been like this before, and there is nothing wrong with continuing.

Including the previous process of localization in Africa, if it wasn't for Franz's strong push, it would not have passed at all.

Everyone opposes localization, mainly because the cost of domination will rise sharply, and the unbridled plunder of wealth cannot continue.

However, localization can increase the power of the central government and at the same time increase the political discourse power of the Fengfeng nobles. The main opponents are the capitalists, and it is not difficult to implement.

Partitioning states is different.

In essence, the establishment of overseas states is the most profitable for the royal family and overseas fief aristocrats, followed by local immigrants.

For the central government, this is not friendly.It seems that the country has not broken away from the empire, and the meat is still in the pot.

However, the state has a lot of autonomy, which directly divides the power of the central government and affects the interests of the bureaucracy.

Involving self-interest, the struggle is inevitable.In the face of a strong Franz, even if these guys want to make a fuss, they will think twice.

Human nature cannot stand the test, and Franz does not think that every bureaucrat below is a loyal and filial son.

A lot of times when you object, you don't need to do anything specific, as long as the things you do can't be done.When it comes to the ability to hold back, all bureaucrats are equally professional.

In Franz's view, vassal power and monarchical power are complementary to each other, and at the same time they are opposed to each other.

No monarch likes a strong minister, and no minister likes a strong monarch.

Unscrupulous thoughts: the emperor is so capable, what else do ministers do?

In the era of Franz, the emperor was too strong, even if everyone had ideas in their hearts, they could only hold back in their hearts.

With Frederick in the top position, it's hard to say.If one is not handled properly, it will damage the prestige of the monarch.

Nicholas II is a ready-made negative teaching material. The bureaucrats of the Vienna government may not be so bold, but it is still very possible to take the opportunity to make a sway.

If the new king succeeds, the first major event will be screwed up, and in the future, there will be no need to expect much prestige in front of the ministers.

From this point of view, the ancients said that "three years without changing the way of the father" is still very reasonable.

"Doing more is more wrong, doing less is less wrong, not doing well is good."

With a three-year buffer period, the political situation has stabilized, the prestige of the monarch has risen, and it will be much easier to do things again.

Throwing the daily government affairs to Frederick, Franz drew a circle with the map of Shinra.Separation has never been easy, and there are many issues that need to be considered.

Not only politics, economy and strategy, but also the local cultural and social background, as well as the personal ability and willingness of the recipients should be considered.

It's all from his own family, and Franz didn't want to make trouble because of this issue.It is impossible for a bowl of water to be level, and Feng Guo is destined to be fat and thin.

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With the end of the world war, Lisbon once again resumed its former prosperity, only the broken buildings left, telling the world that it has just experienced a civil war.

There is no doubt that the Portuguese republicans were miserable by the revolutionary party.Because of the "rebellion", it was directly cleaned up by the allied forces that suppressed the rebellion.

The reality is such a comedy. For a long time, Carlos I was subject to domestic interest groups and could not control the state power according to his own will.

Unexpectedly, after a wave of exile and restoration, interest groups suffered heavy losses, and Carlos I actually took control of the country.

"Reform" is on the agenda again.It's just that the object of imitation this time is no longer Britain and France, but the Holy Roman Empire, which has once again reached the top.

Before formal reforms, the Portuguese government still has an important issue to resolve.

With the end of the World War, Africa has completely become the Africa of Shinra.The Portuguese colony in Africa suddenly became embarrassed.

It is definitely not an easy thing to be a neighbor with an overlord.The entire African continent is occupied by Shinra, who can guarantee that the Vienna government has no idea about Portuguese Africa?

Even if there is no idea now, it does not mean that there is no idea in the future.Once the Vienna government took an interest in Portuguese Africa, it was a disaster for Portugal.

As a small country, Portugal is able to gain a foothold in the European world by keeping abreast of current affairs.

Instead of waiting to be robbed later, it is better to take the initiative to exchange for benefits.Anyway, Portuguese Africa is not a good place, and it is losing money every year.

Carlos I asked: "How is it going, what price are the Austrians willing to pay?"

Reform requires money. Although Portugal is an old colonial empire, the colonies have been in the hands of interest groups for a long time. Not only has the government failed to make money from it, but it has to put money into it every year.

If it was before, Carlos would still worry about the opposition of vested interests. Now there is no need to worry. Those people have already met God in the previous restoration war.

The Allies did so simply, and naturally, the exchange of interests was indispensable.Just listen to the propaganda of the revolutionary party: the tyrant Carlos betrayed national interests and colluded with foreign forces to suppress the republican government...

"Tyrant" is really wrong.As far as Carlos I's performance is concerned, it has nothing to do with "brutalism" at all, it is nothing more than his own incompetence.

Selling out the interests of the country is even more nonsense. There is no king who wants to betray the country, and it is not because of poor strength that he has to compromise.

For example, now, with the positive performance of Carlos I, it is hard not to suspect that he had made a secret deal with the Vienna government.

However, everyone is smart. Except for the revolutionary party and the republican faction that slipped through the net, everyone else chose to see through and not speak.

This is the helplessness of a small country, facing the world hegemony Portugal is too weak.No matter what deal there is, as long as an agreement is reached, it must be fulfilled.

"The Vienna government has given two options: one is that they invest 5000 million Aegis at one time to buy out our colonies in Africa; the other is to replace the colonies.

On this issue, the Vienna government is still very sincere. They took out three colonies and let us choose.

They are: Annan in the Indo-China Peninsula, the eastern part of the former Persian Empire, and the southern part of the former Colombia in South America.

According to the information provided by the Vienna government, all three colonies had their own advantages.The Annan region has the largest population and the best economic conditions.

The eastern part of Persia is connected to our Indian colonies, while the southern part of Colombia has the advantage of being the largest. "

It can be seen that Frank is very satisfied with this transaction.No matter which transaction plan the king chooses in the end, this answer sheet from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is enough to explain to the people of the country.