No powerful country will be satisfied with its status in the world, and as long as there is an opportunity, they will attack a higher position. ≥ ≥ ≥ Xiao ≥ said, and for hundreds of years, the replacement of world hegemons is precisely this reason. At the beginning of the Great Voyage, the mighty Spanish Empire was the hegemon of the world. However, after the defeat of the Spanish Armadada, the British took over the throne of world supremacy.

However, the British's throne of world hegemony was no less precarious. The Dutch, the French, and, unwilling to be defeated, attacked the British as world supremacy. However, in the end, none of them succeeded, and the British successfully defended their position as world supremacy, making Britain the most powerful country in the world before the war.

However, in the world war, the British were completely defeated. The Chinese Empire replaced Britain as the most powerful country in the world, the new hegemon. Similarly, there are many countries that covet this hegemony. The Kingdom of Prussia, the future German Empire, aspired to defeat the Chinese Empire and become the new world hegemon. The Ottoman Turkish Empire, although it has fallen. However, in Abdul. In the heart of Mejid I, there is still a dream of a great power. If given the opportunity, the Ottoman Turkish Empire would never have missed the opportunity to dominate the world.

The demands made by the Kingdom of Prussia gave the Ottoman Turkish Empire an opportunity. They wished that a powerful German Empire would be pitted against the Chinese Empire. They can pick up cheap in the back.

"Ladies and gentlemen, what do you think of the Prussian Tiyì? Shall we complete the Prussians? "Abdul. Mejid I asked. Although, he already quite approved of this proposal proposed by the Prussians. However, he still had to consult the ministers.

"陛xià. The Chinese had hoped that we would be able to suppress the Prussians, and it was clear that they were wary of the Prussians. If we fulfill the Prussians. I'm afraid the Chinese will hold a grudge against us! "Ali. Pasha was a little worried. He naturally knew that if the German Empire became a shield to attract the attention of the Chinese Empire, it would undoubtedly be a good thing for the Ottoman Turkish Empire. But the price paid is to offend the Chinese Empire, which needs to be carefully considered.

"The Chinese have just swallowed most of the world, and it will take time for them to digest these territories. In a short time, the Chinese should not have time to find trouble with us! By the time the Chinese digested those territories, the Prussians had also developed. When the time comes, it will definitely kick off a full-scale confrontation between the two countries. The Chinese are even less energetic to come to us for trouble, on the contrary. They will also co-opt us in order to fight the Prussians. "Abdul. Mejid I was equally worried. However, he let go of this opportunity.

"Your Majesty, it's entirely possible. However, the emergence of a German empire that was too powerful was also not a good thing for us! Compared to the distant Chinese Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia is closer to us! "Mustafa. Lester. Pasha was a little worried.

"The Ottoman Turkish Empire was not for everyone. If the Prussians were desperate to attack us, they were looking for death. The Chinese Empire will certainly not sit idly by. When the time comes, they will definitely send troops to help us. As long as we unite with the Chinese Empire, the Prussians will be self-defeating. So, the Prussians will not fail to see this! "Abdul. Said Mejid I.

Obviously. Abdul. Mejid I was already a made up his mind, which made Ali. Pasha and Mustafa. Lester. The Pasha didn't know what to say. Of course, if according to Abdul. The vision of Mejid I. The future Ottoman Turkish Empire should be even more powerful than it is now, if not a world hegemon. As for the world hegemon. That's just a luxury. The Ottoman Turkish Empire really did not have the conditions to become a world hegemon.

"Your Majesty, even if we want to support the Prussians. However, the compensation they gave did not satisfy us. We can propose to the Prussians that the entire Balkan Peninsula, with the exception of the territory of Austria-Hungary, was the territory of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. In addition, the compensation given to us by the Prussians must also be raised from 50 million Chinese dollars to 100 million Chinese dollars! "Ali. Pasha said.

"Well, that makes sense! Then talk to the Prussians according to this bottom line! "Abdul. Mejid I nodded.

Late that night, Ali. Pasha went to the embassy of the Kingdom of Prussia in the Ottoman Turkish Empire, and Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck held a secret meeting. At this meeting, they agreed. At the peace conference, the Ottoman Turks renounced their claims to Austria-Hungary and supported the annexation of Austria-Hungary by the Kingdom of Prussia. And the Kingdom of Prussia guaranteed the interests of the Ottoman Turkish Empire in the Balkans. In addition, the Kingdom of Prussia was to pay a compensation of 100,000,000,000 Chinese dollars to the Ottoman Turkish Empire, which the Kingdom of Prussia could replace with standard equipment. The fate of Austria-Hungary was already decided by the Kingdom of Prussia and the Ottoman Turkish Empire without the presence of representatives of Austria-Hungary, although, this was extremely unfair to Austria-Hungary. However, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which was under military control, had no choice but to let the Kingdom of Prussia annex it.

On November 18, 1855, the peace conference entered into the domination of Austria-Hungary. Unwitting Austro-Hungarian Prime Minister Karl. Ferdinand. Feng. When the Count of Buhol and the Foreign Ministers, Count Rodenlowen, and the Count of Andrách, entered the conference room, what awaited them was not a negotiation, but a verdict from the Kingdom of Prussia.

Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck officially informed them that the Kingdom of Prussia had reached an agreement with the Ottoman Turkish Empire, and from now on the Kingdom of Prussia would annex Austria-Hungary.

Suddenly, the Prime Minister of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Karl . Ferdinand. Feng. The Count of Buall and the Foreign Secretary, Count Roden Lowe, had earthy faces, and they couldn't believe what was in front of them. The Prussians actually directly annexed Austria-Hungary, which they did not expect. Originally, they thought that Austria-Hungary might not be able to avoid being slaughtered by the victorious countries at this peace conference. If you want to save it, you will definitely pay a huge price. But who would have thought that the Prussians would not give them a chance at all!

Austro-Hungarian Prime Minister Karl. Ferdinand. Feng. The Count of Buall and the Foreign Minister, Count Rodenloewen, immediately protested, but their protests had no effect.

At the same time, the Prussian royal army and the army of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, which were under military control over Austria-Hungary, also took action. The troops of the Kingdom of Prussia raided the Austro-Hungarian Imperial Palace, arresting Franz I and high-ranking Austro-Hungarian officials. directly took over power in the country. Although the actions of the Kingdom of Prussia caused a revolt among the people of Austria-Hungary, the resistance of the people of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was quickly quelled under the suppression of the Army of the Kingdom of Prussia.

It was mainly Germanic and Hungarian people who ruled Austria-Hungary, and those Germanic peoples, who actually did not resist the rule of the Prussians, built a strong German empire, which was also their dream. And the Hungarians, as long as the Kingdom of Prussia gave them a small benefit, the sensible Hungarians knew what to choose. After all, against the mighty Kingdom of Prussia, they would only pay a heavy price for it. Only a few months later, the Kingdom of Prussia was in complete control of the situation in Austria-Hungary. It can be said that everything came very suddenly, and even if the Chinese Empire wanted to intervene, there was no other way than to start a war.

When the Kingdom of Prussia announced its annexation of Austria-Hungary, the Imperial delegation attending the peace conference immediately protested. However, the Prussians did not bother. According to previous and conference agreements, the disposition of Austria-Hungary was decided by the Kingdom of Prussia and the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Even the Ottoman Turkish Empire chose to support the Prussians, what else is there to say about the Chinese Empire?

"Those damned Turks reneged on their promises, and they actually acquiesced in the annexation of Austria-Hungary by the Prussians, don't they know how powerful the German Empire will be after the annexation of Austria-Hungary? Once the German Empire became strong, it would certainly pose a threat to the Empire, but the Ottoman Turkish Empire would not be comfortable. Imperial Prime Minister Lin Zihao was furious.

"The Turks, who are short-sighted, I can guess their intentions, are nothing more than to make the Prussians stronger, so that the Prussians can compete with us for world supremacy, preferably at war. That way, they can profit from it! These guys are really despicable and shameless. Imperial Foreign Minister Wei Yuan scolded.

"Lord Lin, Lord Wei, let's send a telegram to my father immediately! Now it seems that the emergence of a strong German Empire is inevitable, which is undoubtedly a great challenge for the Empire, and we must be as prepared as possible! Imperial Crown Prince Long Hua said. Although he was still young, he also knew the situation facing the empire now.

Lin Zihao nodded: "Come on, send the matter of the peace meeting back to China immediately." ”

"Your Highness, rest assured, that the German Empire will be very strong despite the annexation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. However, the empire is more powerful, and we will not be afraid of their challenge, and any attempt to challenge the hegemony of the empire is self-defeating! Lin Zihao said firmly. (To be continued......)

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