Chapter 922: Emperor Ao's Attitude (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
"Two Spains?" What does that mean? Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz. Joseph I and Prince Felix, Prime Minister of Austria-Hungary, both looked at each other. After all, they all thought that the gap between the demands of the two sides was too great, and I am afraid that this Vienna peace conference would be full of difficulties. However, the British put forward their opinion. Do they think the Eurasian Union will agree to their proposal?
"Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness. The British advocated that in the northwest of Spain, a piece of land should be carved out and a new state would be established by the Don. Prince Carlos came to be the king of the new country. The area of this land does not have to be large, it does not matter if it is small. As long as you can put Don. Prince Carlos will be able to send the throne to the throne. In this way, it can be regarded as maintaining the legitimacy of the Spanish throne! The Earl of Granville elaborated on this mention of England.
"Yes, if the Spaniards agree to this suggestion, the French* army will be withdrawn from Spanish territory!" The French Foreign Minister, Count Valewski, said as if to show that France had no ambitions to invade the Kingdom of Spain.
The Pyrenees have always been an obstacle to the French offensive against the Kingdom of Spain. If a pro-French state could be established in northern Spain, then the French army would be able to directly cross the Pyrenees and attack the Kingdom of Spain. In this case, it will undoubtedly save a lot of trouble, and France's chances of winning will be greater.
Russia agrees. After all, in the northwest of Spain, the economy is not developed and the population is not large. Such words, for the Kingdom of Spain. It won't make a difference. On the contrary, it is possible to avoid a big war. Isabella II also had no reason to refuse, right? Russian Foreign Minister Count Nechel Rody also said.
Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franzdi. Joseph I nodded his head repeatedly, and he agreed with this view. If it can be successful. This is beneficial for both parties. In this case, the war will not be fought!
However, Prince Felix, the prime minister of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, still had a grim face, although the British put this mention in a high-sounding manner. In essence, however, this was still at the expense of the Kingdom of Spain. If the Kingdom of Spain had no backers. It is estimated that it can only be recognized. However, the Kingdom of Spain was not only an important member of the Eurasian Military Alliance, but also the spokesperson of the Chinese Empire in Europe. With the support of the Chinese Empire. How could the Kingdom of Spain suffer such a loss? Therefore, he believes that it is almost impossible for the Asia-Europe military alliance to accept this proposal.
"Eurasian Military Alliance. It is very likely that this mention will be rejected! After all. Tang Dynasty. Prince Carlos had previously staged a coup d'état in Madrid. Now, the North Atlantic Military Alliance wants to divide Spain, and the Kingdom of Spain will certainly not agree. When the time comes, the differences between the two sides will only get bigger! "Prince Felix is older, not like Franz. Joseph I was so easily fooled.
"Yes, Your Highness. We are aware of the difficulties. However, if Austria-Hungary can make a clear statement in favor of us, then. I think the Asia-Europe military alliance will definitely back down! The Earl of Granville looked confident.
Prince Felix's face changed dramatically, and he knew that these Englishmen were not at ease. They really wanted to pull Austria-Hungary into the water. If Austria-Hungary openly supported the North Atlantic military alliance. This is undoubtedly the enemy of the Eurasian military alliance. Although Austria-Hungary was a great power, the Austro-Prussian War had only just ended. At present, the national strength has not yet been restored, and it is simply unable to confront the Asian-European military alliance. This is simply a hole dug by the British for Austria-Hungary!
Franz, on the other hand. Joseph I, with a furrowed brow, seemed to be pondering the words of the Earl of Granville. In his opinion, this mention of the British was feasible. However, this will inevitably lead to opposition from the Eurasian military alliance. If Austria-Hungary is able to support the North Atlantic military alliance, perhaps the Asia-Europe military alliance will have to retreat due to enormous pressure. In this way, the international prestige of Austria-Hungary was raised.
Therefore, Franz. Joseph I was inclined to take a stand in favor of them. However, just as he was about to speak, he saw Prince Felix give him a constant look, so that he swallowed back the words that had already reached his lips.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we will think about the British Tiyì. When the peace conference is officially convened, the representatives of the two sides will negotiate first, and Austria-Hungary will do its best to mediate! Prince Felix hurriedly said. He was afraid of Franz. Joseph I would have promised to come down. In this way, the pressure on Austria-Hungary will not be small.
"Alright, Your Highness!" The Earl of Granville was a little disappointed. However, the cunning and cunning man clearly discovered Franz. Joseph I's intentions were a great thing for Britain and the entire North Atlantic military alliance.
Subsequently, the Earls of Granville, Valevsky, and Count Nescherrodie, took their leave.
"Your Royal Highness, what did you mean just now? In my opinion, there is nothing bad about the British mention! Tang Dynasty. Prince Carlos was supposed to be the king of the Kingdom of Spain. Support him to become the king of a small country, and rightfully so! "Franz. Joseph I said with a frown.
"Your Majesty, but if you say this, it will lead to the confrontation between us and the Asia-Europe military alliance. This would be very detrimental to Austria-Hungary. After all, in the current confrontation, the Asian-European military alliance has the upper hand. Even if Austria-Hungary wants to take sides, it should be on the side of the victors! Prince Felix explained. Austria-Hungary has not yet made it clear which side it will join, on the one hand, it has the intention of waiting for a price to sell. On the other hand, they want to wait until the situation is clear before making a decision. After all, the victors were undoubtedly able to reap huge benefits after the war. However, if you fail, you will pay an unbearable price!
"Now, the Asia-Europe military alliance has the upper hand. But it would be too early to say that they had won. Austria-Hungary is also a world-class power, and if we join the North Atlantic military alliance, perhaps the balance of power between the two sides will change! "Franz. Joseph I said.
"Your Majesty, how could you have such an idea?" Prince Felix was shocked. In his opinion, Franz. This idea of Joseph I was undoubtedly very dangerous, and it was very likely to lead Austria-Hungary into the abyss.
"Your Royal Highness, everything I have done is for the benefit of Austria-Hungary and to recreate the glory of the Holy Roman Empire!" Franz. Joseph I insisted.
"Majesty, I'm still building yì, we can't make a statement too early, we need to wait and see for a while." Prince Felix insisted.
Franz. There was a flash of anger in Joseph I's eyes, but he hid it well. He was still young and the throne was unstable, and without the support of Prince Felix, it would be difficult for him to suppress those states. Therefore, now is not the time to fall out with Prince Felix.
"Your Royal Highness, I will consider your construction. I'm not going to make a rash decision! "Franz. Joseph I said.
Prince Felix nodded, although Franz. Joseph I promised him. However, this gave him a bad premonition.
On April 30, 1851, the carriage of the Imperial Foreign Minister Wei Yuan entered Vienna, and not only the Imperial Ambassador to Austria-Hungary Xu Jun came to greet him outside the city, but also the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia, Albrech, who had already arrived in Vienna first. Feng. Ron, Spanish Foreign Minister José. Morality. Salamanca, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia Cavour and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium Charles. Rozhye came to greet him. It can be seen from this that among the Eurasian military alliances, the Chinese Empire is a well-deserved boss! Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Karl. Ferdinand. Feng. Count Buall also welcomed Wei Yuan's arrival on behalf of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
That evening, Prince Felix, Prime Minister of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, held a dinner to welcome Wei Yuan to Vienna. The important ministers and military generals of the Austro-Hungarian Empire attended the dinner. Delegates of the Asian-European military alliance who came to attend the peace conference, as well as envoys of various countries to Austria-Hungary, also attended the dinner.
However, the Austro-Hungarian imperial capital Franz. Joseph I did not show up. In addition, the representatives of the countries of the North Atlantic Military Alliance who came to attend the peace conference, as well as the envoys of various countries to Austria-Hungary, also did not show up, and it can be seen from this that the confrontation between the two major military alliances has reached a very serious point!
After the dinner explanation, Wei Yuan returned to the imperial embassy in Austria-Hungary. At the same time, representatives of several allied countries also went to the imperial embassy in Austria-Hungary to discuss countermeasures. After all, the peace conference will begin tomorrow, and opinions within the alliance must be unified.
"Ladies and gentlemen, did you find anything in Vienna first?" After everyone took their seats, Wei Yuan asked first.
"Your Excellency Wei Yuan, although we came here for a few days, the people of the North Atlantic Military Alliance have not contacted us at all." Prussian Foreign Minister Albrech. Feng. Ron said.
Wei Yuan suddenly frowned, this is not scientific at all! Although the two sides are now strictly opposed, before the peace meeting begins, the two sides should also contact each other first! Could it be that the people of the North Atlantic Military Alliance did not have the slightest sincerity at all for this peace meeting? In this way, I am afraid that this peace meeting will not have any results! (To be continued......)
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