Chapter 926: The Arrogant Emperor
Wei Yuan's answer made the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz. Joseph I was somewhat annoyed. In his view, this is simply the Chinese Empire bullying the weak. Although, such behavior is very common internationally. However, although the Austro-Hungarian Empire was not as powerful as the Chinese Empire, the Austrian Emperor Franz. Joseph I, however, did not believe that the Chinese Empire, thousands of miles away, could pose much of a threat to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
After all, although Austria-Hungary had a coastline, it was not long. Austria-Hungary also had no colonies overseas, and unless the Chinese Empire sent a large army to land in Austria-Hungary halfway around the world, it would be impossible to pose a threat to Austria-Hungary!
"Your Excellency Wei Yuan, I personally feel that the conditions proposed by the Kingdom of Spain are a bit harsh. The withdrawal of French troops from the Kingdom of Spain is nothing in this article. But if you put Don. Prince Carlos handed over to the Kingdom of Spain, then, Don. The fate of Prince Carlos will definitely be extremely tragic. Isabella II was able to put her own husband to death, let alone Don. Prince Carlos is this uncle. I don't think the royal families of Europe want to see that happen. In addition, the compensation of up to 100 million Chinese dollars is simply blackmail against France! "Franz. Joseph I said. He was still young, and he was naturally a little impulsive, and he said whatever came to his mind, without much thought at all.
Austrian Emperor Franz. Joseph I's words made Wei Yuan and Albrecht on the side. Feng. Ron's face grew more and more ugly. Austria-Hungary, as the host country of this peace talks, should maintain a neutral attitude. Only in this way will it be conducive to the continuation of the peace talks. But now. The Austro-Hungarian Empire actually had a clear attitude, and the Austrian Emperor Franz. Joseph I's words can be seen as a response to the Chinese Empire. The threat of the Kingdom of Prussia, as well as the entire Eurasian military alliance. This makes it impossible for the two to accept it at all.
"Your Majesty, is this the opinion of Austria-Hungary?" Wei Yuan's face was a little gloomy.
"No, Your Excellency Wei Yuan, you have misunderstood, this is just a mention of His Majesty, not the point of view of the Austro-Hungarian Empire!" Prince Felix, the prime minister of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, didn't care about etiquette and hurriedly interjected. If you let the Austrian Emperor Franz again. Joseph I babbled a few words of gibberish. Perhaps the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia would recognize Austria-Hungary as a country that had fallen to the North Atlantic Military Alliance. In this case, it would be very disadvantageous for Austria-Hungary. At that time, Austria-Hungary was likely to be besieged by the Eurasian military alliance. This would be detrimental to the greater benefit of Austria-Hungary. Prince Felix hoped that Austria-Hungary would remain silent until the situation became clear, so that it would be more advantageous.
Austrian Emperor Franz. Joseph I glanced at Prince Felix with annoyance, a little dissatisfied with his interjection. However, he then understood why Prince Felix did this. Merely. This was considered by him to be a sign of weakness. Make him unacceptable.
"Ladies and gentlemen, Austria-Hungary does not want to see the outbreak of war, which is not a good thing for the whole world. Therefore, I hope that in the negotiations, both the North Atlantic Military Alliance and the Asia-Europe Military Alliance should make appropriate concessions. "Franz. Joseph I said.
"Of course, no one wants a war. If the North Atlantic Military Alliance can show a little sincerity, it is entirely possible that the negotiations will succeed! "Albrech. Feng. Ron said.
"Lord Ron, hasn't the British side already proposed a proposal? Jean Don. Prince Carlos also established a state in northern Spain. In this way, the matter can be resolved satisfactorily. Moreover. If you are afraid that the strength of the Kingdom of Spain will suffer too much loss, you can give it to Don. Prince Carlos is a little smaller! "Franz. Joseph I said.
Albrech. Feng. Ron immediately put pressure on him: "Your Majesty, this is not a matter of the size of the chassis, but the interests of the Kingdom of Spain have been harmed. As an ally of the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Prussia did not want to see such a thing happen! We have an obligation to ensure that the interests of our allies are not violated! ”
Albrech. Feng. Ron's refusal made Franz. Joseph I's face was not very good-looking, and this was already the second time he had been rejected. In his opinion, the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia did not have the sincerity of peace talks at all, and did not give Austria-Hungary face at all, but were completely slapping him in the face. This made the young and vigorous Franz. How could Joseph I accept it?
"Okay, then let it be!" Franz. Joseph I said coldly.
"Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness, I think you are also aware of the current world situation. The confrontation between the Asian-European military alliance and the North Atlantic military alliance is inevitable. In the future, fierce conflicts, and even wars, will inevitably break out as a result. The Empire believed that Austria-Hungary could not avoid being involved in the war. So, should Austria-Hungary make a choice? The Chinese Empire and all the countries of the Eurasian Military Alliance sincerely invite Austria-Hungary to join our Alliance! After the defeat of the North Atlantic Military Alliance, Austria-Hungary, as the victorious power, will share with us the interests of the whole world! "Wei Yuan officially sent an invitation to Austria-Hungary.
Prince Felix was a little moved, after all, now that the strength of the Asia-Europe military alliance has the upper hand, if Austria-Hungary joins, it will definitely be on the side of the victor. At that time, Austria-Hungary will be able to justifiably distribute the benefits of the post-war period. It can be said that this is a safe deal at all! Prince Felix looked at Franz. Joseph I, giving him a look and trying to get him to agree. However, the Austrian Emperor Franz. Joseph I, as if he had not seen the look of his envoy at all.
Originally, Austrian Emperor Franz. Joseph I was not very interested in either the Chinese Empire or the Kingdom of Prussia. However, after this meeting, this uninfluency has risen to disgust. It would be even more impossible for him to form an alliance with such a country. Therefore, the Austrian Emperor Franz. Joseph I did not hesitate to reject Wei Yuan's offer for an alliance. Of course, Franz. Joseph I was not a fool either, he rejected Wei Yuan, but also did not indicate that he would join the North Atlantic Military Alliance.
"Your Excellency Wei Yuan, thank you for the invitation. It's just that Austria-Hungary is a peace-loving country, and we don't want to get involved in war. Even if war broke out between the Asia-Europe military alliance and the North Atlantic military alliance, Austria-Hungary would remain neutral. However, Austria-Hungary will do its best to eliminate this war! "Franz. Joseph I said.
Wei Yuan and Albrecht. Feng. Ron's heart was full of disdain, how could Austria-Hungary be called a peace-loving country? Over the years, the Austro-Hungarian Empire had expanded into Italy and the Balkans, which made relations between Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Turkish Empire very bad. Austrian Emperor Franz. Joseph I: This is simply gibberish.
Wei Yuan looked at Albrech. Feng. Ron glanced at it, then said, "Well, in that case, then we won't force it." However, we hope that His Majesty will think about it carefully. If Austria-Hungary has the idea of joining the alliance, then our Asia-Europe military alliance is definitely the best choice! ”
"Okay, Your Excellency Wei Yuan, I'll think about it!" Franz. Joseph I said casually.
Next, Wei Yuan and Albrech. Feng. Ron took his leave and left. Austrian Emperor Franz. Joseph I's refusal to join the Eurasian military alliance disappointed the two men. At the same time, it will also bring about fundamental changes in the situation in Europe and the whole world. Originally, in the confrontation with the North Atlantic military alliance, the Asia-Europe military alliance occupied an absolute advantage. Now, that's not the case. Once war breaks out, the European theater will be a top priority. If Austria-Hungary falls to the North Atlantic military alliance, then the European allies of the Asia-Europe military alliance will be in trouble. If the impasse is to be broken, it may only be necessary to rely on the Chinese Empire to support its European allies as much as possible.
Wei Yuan and Albrecht. Feng. After Ron left, Prince Felix raised his questions with some dissatisfaction.
"Your Majesty, why did you refuse the invitation of the Asia-Europe Military Alliance? Joining the Asia-Europe military alliance is of great benefit to Austria-Hungary! "Prince Felix has a bit of a hatred that iron doesn't make steel.
"Prime Minister, Austria-Hungary is a powerful country, and I don't want Austria-Hungary to obey the orders of those barbarians from the East after joining the Asia-Europe military alliance. Austria-Hungary, even if it was to join the alliance, had to become the dominant power, and not the Orientals, as the Prussians did. They have simply disgraced the face of the Germans! "Austrian Emperor Franz. Joseph I said with a look of disdain. It is clear that he despised this approach of the Kingdom of Prussia.
Austrian Emperor Franz. Joseph I, likewise a white supremacist racist. Especially his current age, which makes him more impulsive.
Prince Felix was stunned, as if for the first time he knew Franz. The thoughts of Joseph I. However, then he shook his head, and it seemed to him that Franz . . . Joseph I, this is complete hubris. How could Austria-Hungary be the dominant state of a powerful military alliance now in all its difficulties? Even joining the North Atlantic Military Alliance, that is impossible.
Prince Felix did not know because of his cousin Xiàn, Franz. Joseph I was also a little dissatisfied with him, and was already brewing a replacement for him! (To be continued......)
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