Steel Dynasty - Chapter 1180

[Chapter 1167 Strategy]

“Welcome, welcome, the emperor said, as long as we join the Vienna Organization, our friendship will last forever.”

Faced with Rhodes’ enthusiasm, Tang Wenjie said happily.

This time, the effect of the war that the empire spared no expense in manpower and material resources to fight in Europe was finally reflected. ‘

European countries like the Netherlands have always been weak in Europe, so it is normal for them to be coerced by powerful countries into joining wars.

Now that the empire has established the Entente, it has established a mutual military defense system. This means that they will now have the military power of the empire as a backing, and they no longer need to look at the faces of major European countries such as France and Prussia.

“Your Majesty is always so wise.” Rhode said with emotion, “If Brother Tang is willing, I can sign the Vienna Agreement now, how about it?”

Tang Wenjie was fully authorized to come to Europe this time, and he asked his entourage to take out a copy He signed the agreement and then pushed it to Rhodes.

The two were busy signing the agreement when there was a noise outside the door, and soon someone came to report.

It turned out that after the Netherlands, envoys from Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Hungary came to see Tang Wenjie one after another.

After hearing the news, Tang Wenjie showed a satisfied smile. He really didn’t expect that this battle would have such a far-reaching impact in Europe.

Rhodes signed, stamped, and gave the original copy of the agreement to Tang Wenjie. He said: “This time Prussia, Austria and Tsarist Russia carved up Poland, which frightened many European countries. Henry, an ambitious man, made people feel even more… Uneasy, so when the empire intervened in the European war, many countries saw hope. They wanted to maintain the integrity of the country under the protection of the empire. “

Tang Wenjie nodded. The carving up of Poland by Tsarist Russia and Prussia did have a bad impact. After all, they were. If we can carve up Poland now, we will carve up other countries in the future.

Putting away the original copy of the treaty from the Netherlands, Tang Wenjie said to Rhodes: “When I sign the treaty with these countries, we will be reminiscing about old times.”

Rhodes understood, he saluted Tang Wenjie and turned to leave.

After seeing off Rhodes, Tang Wenjie received envoys from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Hungary in order.

In the afternoon of the same day, he and the envoys of the four countries, the Netherlands and Austria, jointly announced that the six European countries had become members of the Vienna Concordat.

After deciding on this matter of far-reaching significance to Europe, Tang Wenjie stayed in Vienna for another half month.

After seeing that no other European countries came to visit, he embarked on a journey back home.

Forty-three days later, the merchant ship he took returned to Dengzhou. After getting off the ship, he immediately went to Qingzhou without stopping.

“Including the Empire, there are currently seven Allied Powers.” Xiao Ming reviewed the signed documents one by one.

This time he suddenly proposed the establishment of the Vienna Convention Organization not on a whim, but with long-term considerations.

After all, it is impossible to destroy the four European powers of Britain, Prussia, France, and Tsarist Russia with the current capabilities of the empire.

Because these four countries together have a population of hundreds of millions, they are also at the forefront of Europe in terms of military affairs. Prussia’s mass-produced percussion guns have already demonstrated its war potential.

Forcibly launching a war may be able to defeat them, but what he will get will definitely be a chaotic land, which will require a large amount of the empire’s military power to maintain. And these four countries have no value to the empire except for the market. The entire Europe is a resource-scarce area. These four countries are no exception. Siberia, the only country owned by Tsarist Russia, is now in the hands of the empire.

Therefore, taking these factors into consideration, Xiao Ming decided to use the conflicts in Europe to win over a group of allies. The value of these Allied Powers was to provide military support and material supplies to the empire.

“Yes, Your Majesty, there were not many European countries, but now basically half of them have joined us.” Tang Wenjie said.

Xiao Ming nodded slightly, “Spain and Portugal are old colonial empires after all. They wear the same pants as Britain and France. It seems that it is impossible for them to join the Allies.”

Tang Wenjie said: “According to the information obtained by the official, it seems that the situation Well, after the defeat of France and Prussia, Portugal, Spain, Britain, France, Prussia and Tsarist Russia quickly stepped in. It is said that Prussia and Tsarist Russia also shared military technology. There are even rumors that in order to fight against the Vienna Entente, these six countries are preparing to form the St. Petersburg Entente. , the content also involves common military defense. “

The St. Petersburg Entente? Europe is getting more and more interesting now,” Xiao Ming said with a smile. A familiar scene in history seems to be reappearing. Is it possible that the First World War will be brought forward? Coming?

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Ming asked Tang Wenjie to go back. He picked up the phone and called Wang Xuan, who had returned from Japan.

After briefly explaining the situation in Europe to Wang Xuan, he said: “The Vienna Concordat gave the empire a strong influence in Europe. You must take this opportunity to establish an intelligence organization and keep abreast of the developments in Europe.”

Wang Xuan clicked. Nodding, he said: “Don’t your Majesty want to deal with the St. Petersburg Entente now?”

Waving his hand gently, Xiao Ming said: “This matter is not urgent. At present, the countries in Europe that have joined the Entente are not stable and may escape at any time. At this time If they forcefully launch a world-class war, they are afraid that they will escape. After all, they are all small countries. If the empire does not provide timely support, they are likely to face destruction. In this case, it is better to let the situation in Europe stabilize temporarily so that the empire can take advantage of the opportunity. Improve their war capabilities. When they are confident in their military power, they will follow the empire to achieve their own ambitions.”

After a pause, he continued: “Secondly, using the Allied Empire is to establish common interests with the Allied countries. This is the only way. Only then can the empire control Europe at the lowest cost.”

Wang Xuan understood and said, “If this is the case, I will personally go to Austria to prepare for the establishment of an intelligence system.”

Xiao Ming nodded and asked Wang Xuan to leave. He called Li Kaiyuan over again.

This time, Wang Xuan could not establish an intelligence system without the help of Li Kaiyuan. After all, the faces of Europeans and Imperial people could not be hidden. Wang Xuan could only choose imperial businessmen as the personnel to spy on intelligence.

If this is the case, it will be necessary to develop trade with the six countries and allow merchants to flow into these six countries.

At that time, Imperial people everywhere might be a member of the Secret Guard.

“Although it’s not the whole of Europe, watermelons are not available, and sesame seeds are also good.” After learning that the Allies had fully opened their markets to the Empire, Li Kaiyuan’s excitement was palpable.

Now that the empire’s powerful industrial capabilities have saturated the domestic market, looking for markets abroad is the way to go.

Now they finally ushered in the market with the most potential besides the empire.

One update tonight.

(End of chapter)