Steel Dynasty - Chapter 1174

[Chapter 1161 Convention Organization]

Qingzhou.

Intelligence from Europe is on Xiao Ming’s desk.

Austria withdrew from the European battlefield, Prussia and France made a truce, and Henry’s rule over France was officially recognized.

In a few months, the situation in Europe has changed more than the weather in summer.

But for Xiao Ming, he didn’t care about this change. For him, Henry had already achieved his goal.

Prussia and Austria both suffered considerable losses in the war against France, and Henry’s army also suffered a lot in the war.

This war left the three European land powers with a period of time in which they needed to rebuild their strength against the Empire.

What the empire needs now is precisely this window period to strengthen the mechanization of the army.

“Prussia recognized Henry’s legal status to France. For the empire, Henry may become the empire’s enemy at any time because Henry no longer needs the empire’s help.” Cui Shangan analyzed.

Xiao Ming nodded. Prussia’s sudden change made him a little surprised, but he could guess the purpose of Fei Lie II.

Based on Prussia’s history, his next target will definitely be Austria and Hungary, which are both part of the Holy Roman Empire.

In order to avoid continuing the war with Henry, he is likely to work with France to carve up Austria.

“Henry once promised to recognize the empire’s occupation of East Indochina, Canada, and Tangier. If you want to test Henry, you only need to send an envoy to France to ask him to sign the agreement. If he chooses to shirk, it means that Henry is ready to betray the alliance.” Xiao Ming pondered. said.

“What if Henry is really ready to break the covenant?” Cui Shangan asked.

“I never expected Henry to admit it, so during the French Civil War, I took the opportunity to take over their colony. Regardless of whether he admitted it or not, I would not spit out the meat he had eaten. But if he did not admit it, the empire could Take the opportunity to stop assisting him,” Xiao Ming said.

After a pause, he said: “Tang Wenjie has to take care of this diplomatic matter. What you are mainly doing now is military preparations. The Suez Canal has been opened, which provides conditions for the empire to increase its military presence in Europe, regardless of whether it is to protect the empire. To gain oil interests, or to use force to open up the European market, the empire needs to increase its military deployment in Suez and Tangier. I want you to deploy 50,000 people here within three years and build these two places into indestructible military bases for the empire.”

Choi Sang-an .

Nodding, the empire is now engaged in agricultural construction in the colonies in Africa. The fertile land of Africa and the agricultural technology of the empire have resulted in rich harvests for each manor.

The food, vegetables, and meat in these manors directly supply the empire’s overseas military bases, eliminating the arduous task of transporting supplies from the empire thousands of miles away.

In the past, it was almost impossible for the empire to deploy 50,000 people here, but now it is very easy.

After all, in industrialized empires, African farms also mechanized production and were very efficient.

“Yes, Your Majesty.” In response, Cui Shangan turned and left.

After watching Cui Shangan leave, Xiao Ming glanced at the intelligence documents. In fact, he no longer cared much about the changes in Europe.

Because for the empire, the gap in strength between the two sides is getting wider and wider. The reason why he is muddying the waters in Europe is just to save some energy when he wants to clean up Europe.

After all, there are many European countries and the situation is complex. Some countries even change several times a year. It is simply unrealistic to focus on supporting one person.

This time the empire’s use of France is over, and the next country the empire will cooperate with will be Austria.

In short, he will not let Europe be so peaceful.

Deciding to adjust his policy toward Europe, Xiao Ming immediately sent a mission to Austria. As he had guessed, less than a month after the mission’s departure, new changes occurred in Europe. France and Prussia jointly attacked Austria.

On the tenth day of the attack on Austria, an imperial mission arrived in Vienna.

“Beasts, Henry and Felix II are both beasts, and Austria should not dance with them.”

Facing Tang Wenjie, Franz angrily rebuked the two countries for their shameless behavior. Within ten days, Austria Polish territories were annexed, while sixteen cities were lost on the southwestern frontier.

The French army, which had experienced the civil war, was very brave and good at fighting. Coupled with the advanced weapons provided by the empire, the Austrian army was retreating steadily.

“Your Majesty understands now that it is not too late. Henry has also betrayed his alliance with the empire.” Tang Wenjie said.

After arriving at the city of Suez, which the empire established on the Mediterranean coast of the Suez Canal, Tang Wenjie first sent people to Paris.

In Paris, his people received a cold reception. Henry never showed up. Naturally, the matter of the Entente was dropped.

It must be said that Henry’s move was very shrewd. He not only expressed his dissatisfaction with the empire, but also did not directly deny the original intention. Promise of.

But in Tang Wenjie’s opinion, this can be directly regarded as Henry’s betrayal of the alliance. The empire will not go around in circles with Henry on this issue. He can only appreciate his performance by himself.

Franz was calm on the surface, but he was on the verge of collapse inside. Facing the two-sided attacks from France and Prussia, Austria could not hold on for long.

He said: “This Henry deserves to die, he should be punished like the fire of the empire.”

Tang Wenjie smiled and said: “I have received full authorization from the emperor this time. Now I have ordered merchant ships in the Mediterranean to stop transporting supplies to France. The evil deeds of France and Prussia have destroyed the regional balance in Europe. This is something that the empire cannot tolerate, and I think it is also something that your Majesty cannot tolerate.”

“Yes,” Franz also smiled, knowing that what Tang Wenjie said was true. In terms of situation, any regional balance is nonsense, and controlling Prussia and France is the purpose of the empire.

But now he could only agree, so he said: “His Majesty, the respected Emperor, really understands justice. We in Austria are willing to cooperate with the Empire, but now facing the attacks of France and Prussia, we may not have much time.”

Tang Wenjie was not convinced at all .

Not worried, he took out an agreement and said: “In order to maintain peace in Europe, we decided to establish the Vienna Convention. As long as Austria firmly agrees, it will be equivalent to joining the Vienna Convention. From then on, the empire and Austria will become members of this convention.” “

Franz looked puzzled and said, “Then what use does this organization have to Austria?”

Tang Wenjie said with a smile, “The purpose of this organization is collective defense among contracting states. If any contracting state goes to war with another country, How about providing assistance, including the use of force?”

(End of Chapter)