635 Franco-German friction
What happened in Karlsas Lorraine was not like a revolution, it was not too violent, on the contrary, many places were smoothly switched sides, more like a premeditated peaceful evolution. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info
This is not an accident, the Alsace Lorraine Revolution has done a lot of things during this year, and the German Revolution has naturally not been idle. First of all, a number of newspapers were established in the region, and due to the influence of the Revolution, the French government loosened its control over the localities, especially in the areas of Alsace Lorraine. As a result, the articles published in journals under the influence of the National Revolution all have a strong independent stance.
In their articles, the newspapers constantly incited the inhabitants of Alsace Lorraine to join Germany and to argue about the benefits of joining Germany. Many of these articles are from elite intellectuals in Alsace, Lorraine, Germany, and Datang, so they are logically and logically clear. There may be some suspicions of whitewashing and exaggeration, but in general, the advantages of entering Germany are introduced more realistically.
The fact that Alsace Lorraine became French territory was a matter of the century, but only a few decades. Historiography believes that Alsace Lorraine really identified with France after the Revolution, and the Alsace Lorraine people were influenced by the ideas of the Revolution and shared the same historical complex as the French, thus alienating themselves from the Germans of the same language and race.
But the situation was different at this time, and although the French Revolution was carried out early, it was faltering and full of problems. The German Revolution, however, won its own victory ahead of the French Revolution and achieved rich results. This made the people of Alsace Lorraine waver in their desire to enjoy the fruits of the German Revolution. Instead of going to create a new situation with the French. The advantages of ethnicity and language are naturally one thing. But the most important thing is still the physical existence.
In the case of both the benefits of entering Germany and the propaganda are in place. It is only natural that a "revolution" will take place, which is less violent and more stable.
At the same time, Alsace Lorraine's entry into Germany also came at a very good time.
Since the Girondists came to power, their leader, Brissot, and his supporters have been in a posture of attacking the royal power. The Girondists represented the interests of the French big bourgeoisie, supported liberalism economically, and were therefore politically close to the Tang Dynasty. Datang has been the largest investor in France for more than a decade, and has extensive cooperation with the French bourgeoisie. The big bourgeoisie, represented by the Girondists, has also been in favor of more economic cooperation with the Tang Dynasty, including the introduction of more advanced technology and management models, and the implementation of a more open and free trade policy.
As for other countries, especially the monarchies of Europe, Brisso and his followers had no good opinion of it. Shortly after the Girondists formed a cabinet in the spring of 1792, the Girondists immediately declared war with Austria. Naturally, this declaration of war was symbolic, since France and Austria were not bordering each other now. The Belgian region, which had been part of Austria, had gained independence under the auspices of the First International and the German Revolution, while West Germany, which had been under Austrian authority, was now part of the independent state of Germany, and the two countries were separated by the Kingdom of Sardinia and Savoy to the south. It's hard to go to war.
Brissot, on the other hand, verbally offended Britain and the Netherlands, he said. Any foreign power that opposed the French Revolution would be attacked by the French army, which made France face a certain level of tension against the invasion of foreign troops.
At this point in time, Alsace Lorraine announced its secession from France and its accession to Germany in the form of a united state.
As soon as the news came out, Paris was first shocked, and both the constitutional monarchists who tried to repeat themselves, the Girondists who had already taken power, and the mountain faction in the opposition were very angry at the rebellion in Alsace Lorraine. The French Revolution, which had been relatively quiet, was also attacked because of its ties with the Lorraine Revolution in Alsace, and even some nationalists withdrew from the organization.
The French government immediately mobilized its troops to prepare for counterinsurgency, while at the same time demanding that the government in Lorraine, Alsace, immediately abandon its dangerous move and remain loyal to France.
At this time, in Hamburg, the capital of Germany, German President Mannes made a public statement welcoming Alsace Lorraine to Germany.
Not to be outdone, Brissot then stated in Madame Roland's club that if Germany insisted on taking Alsace Lorraine, then France would automatically declare war on Germany. The atmosphere of saber-rattling suddenly enveloped the two European powers, and Austria and Prussia, which were not at odds with France and Germany, and even Britain, which was across the sea, were happy to see this.
According to Datang's position, in fact, he is not particularly happy to see France and Germany fight because of the belonging of Alsace Lorraine. The rapid development of the Alsace Lorraine National Revolution was actually somewhat unexpected by the Tang Dynasty. Bai Nan knew very well that there was the intervention of the German National Revolution behind this. Cal? After becoming president of Germany, Marnes was still very deferential to the demands of the First International, and cooperated with Datang's various actions in many ways. However, it is inevitable that Germany naturally has the potential to become a continental power, and after defeating Prussia and Austria, Germany is full of ambition.
Alsace Lorraine became an entry point for Marens, the vast majority of the German-speaking population, abundant industrial development resources, and the importance of the strategic location, so that Marnes secretly continued to export influence to Alsace Lorraine, and finally in the Tang people's surprise, the Alsace Lorraine Revolution grew up independently.
When Alsace Lorraine went to France and Germany, he had to go through the nod of the First International, and in fact he had to go through the nod of Bai Nan. As for Marnes's ambitions, Bainan was able to understand it, and Marnes was careful enough to choose only the absolutely German-speaking area of Lorraine, Alsace, and avoid cities with predominantly French-speaking inhabitants, such as Nancy.
After careful consideration, Bainan approved the German annexation of Alsace Lorraine. This is based on multiple considerations, and it is impossible for France and Germany to be truly friendly until the Europeans really beat their brains, so even if Datang wants to maintain the friendly status of the two countries, it is not feasible. On the contrary, to maintain a moderate conflict between the two countries, and Datang as a mediator, it seems more reliable.
And now in the situation in France, the chances of supporting the French Revolution to gain power are relatively small, so it is necessary to deter the French with a moderate earthquake.
(To be continued.) )