Despite its crushing defeat in the last war, Russia is still one of the great powers. With the support of Britain and France, Russia also began to expand its armaments. Russia's standing army will once again be restored to about 1.5 million men. This is not a big problem for Russia, which has a population of 60 million. It's just that it is more troublesome to equip these armies.

Fortunately, after the alliance was formed, Britain and France provided a lot of support to Russia. A large amount of weapons and equipment were shipped to Russia by sea, so that the Russian army could be quickly equipped. And, once the war broke out, Russia would further expand its army. With Russia's population base, as long as it is well equipped with weapons, it will not be much of a problem to expand its military strength to three million.

Britain and France demanded that once the war broke out, Russia, while resisting the attack of the Chinese Empire, should devote the rest of its forces to the attack on the Kingdom of Prussia and flank the Kingdom of Prussia together with France. In this case, the whole of Europe would fall under the control of the North Atlantic military alliance. At that time, it will be able to rally the forces of the entire Western world to confront the Chinese Empire.

The United States, which has suffered a great loss in strength, is also doing its best to expand its armaments for war. Once war breaks out, the total strength of the U.S. Army will increase to about one million people. It's just that the main task of the United States is to fight in North America.

The North Atlantic military alliance is desperately expanding its army, and the Eurasian alliance is not idle. Needless to say, the Chinese Empire had already begun to set up a mobilization mechanism. Several other alliances of the Eurasian Alliance have also begun to expand their armaments.

As a powerful country in the Asia-Europe Union second only to the Chinese Empire. After the unification of northern Germany. The Kingdom of Prussia grew in strength. In the event of a war, the Kingdom of Prussia could mobilize millions of troops to fight. Although the Kingdom of Belgium is a small country, it is supported by strong industrial power. With the support of the Chinese Empire, the military strength of the Kingdom of Belgium has improved considerably. In the event of war, the Kingdom of Belgium, with a population of only a few million, will be able to mobilize 200,000 people for the war. Of course, compared to the other powers, this is nothing.

The Kingdom of Spain, as the spokesperson of the Chinese Empire in Europe. They are even clearer. Once defeated, the Kingdom of Spain would once again return to the point of being oppressed by other powers. Therefore, the Kingdom of Spain is also actively preparing for war. As soon as the war broke out. The Kingdom of Spain will expand its army to a million men. And the Kingdom of Spain and the navy, will be used mainly in the Mediterranean direction. Until the Chinese Navy arrives, they will try to control the shipping routes in the Mediterranean. Of course, with the strength of the Spanish Navy. It's a little difficult. As soon as the war broke out. The British Navy and the French Navy will definitely take control of the Mediterranean Sea as soon as possible and prevent the Chinese Empire from sending troops to Europe.

On February 2, 1851, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia, Cavour, announced that the Kingdom of Sardinia had signed treaties with the Chinese Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of Belgium, and the Kingdom of Sardinia would join the Eurasian Union and become the fifth member of the Austenian League.

The Kingdom of Sardinia has basically unified Italy, and its strength is not weak. After joining the Eurasian Union. Undoubtedly, the strength of the Asia-Europe Union has once again improved. At least, France, which occupies the Papal States and northern Italy. will be the main enemy of the Kingdom of Sardinia. This plunged France into a great crisis. After all, in the event of a war, France would be besieged by the Kingdom of Prussia, the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Turkish Empire were still on the sidelines. However, as the Asia-Europe Alliance becomes stronger and stronger, it seems that their joining the Asia-Europe Alliance has become a foregone conclusion.

Changes in the world situation have put the North Atlantic military alliance in a disadvantageous position. In order to change this unfavorable situation, Britain and France began to take active action.

On February 10, 1851, the British Foreign Secretary, the Earl of Granville, arrived in Paris for a secret visit to France. The Count of Granville was received by the French Emperor Napoleon III, and a secret meeting was held between the Count of Granville and the French Foreign Secretary, Count Valewski.

"Your Excellency Count Valewski, the current situation seems to be very bad for us!" The Earl of Granville looked worried. The accession of the Kingdom of Sardinia to the Eurasian Union, and the shift of the positions of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Turkish Empire to the Eurasian Alliance, undoubtedly plunged France into a great crisis. Once France is defeated in the war, the North Atlantic Military Alliance will collapse a pillar, which will be a fatal blow to the North Atlantic Military Alliance.

"Yes, Lord Earl of Granville. The Kingdom of Sardinia has always been hostile to France, and they have become the main threat to France in collusion with the Kingdom of Prussia! Said Count Valewski. As for the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of Belgium, France does not seem to have taken it to heart at all.

The Count of Granville nodded, in fact, it was simply caused by the French themselves. For the sake of their own interests, the French stubbornly obstructed the reunification of Germany and Italy, which made the hatred between the Kingdom of Prussia and Sardinia and France irresolvable. After all, if the two countries wanted to be unified, they would have to defeat France. There is no other way than the means of war.

"Your Excellency the Earl of Granville, it is our hope that, should war break out, Britain will be able to send an expeditionary force to France to help us in the war. Otherwise, in the event of a siege, France may well not be able to resist. Said Count Valewski. Today's France is no longer the powerful country that swept across the continent during the reign of his father, Napoleon the Great.

"Your Excellency Count Valewski, Britain and France are allies, and we will help you in any way we can." The Earl of Granville said solemnly. Although there were many contradictions between Britain and France, those contradictions had now been put aside for the time being, and the first task was to ensure that they could win the future war.

His Excellency Count Valewski: "After the outbreak of the war, France hopes that Russia will launch an attack on the Kingdom of Prussia, contain the strength of the Kingdom of Prussia, and create an opportunity for France to defeat several other countries!" ”

"At this point, we can hold a special military meeting to plan!" Earl Glanville said.

"Your Excellency Count Valewski, this time I have come to France because I have a plan that I hope to get the cooperation of France!" The Earl of Granville explained the main purpose.

"Your Excellency, please speak!" Count Valewski was also curious about what Count Glanville had come for.

"Your Excellency, the Earl. We have an excellent opportunity to dismantle the Eurasian Union, if we succeed! Count Glanville said mysteriously.

"Oh? What chances? "Count Valevsky suddenly came to his senses.

"Kingdom of Spain. We may allow the Kingdom of Spain to rebel! The Earl of Granville said with a smile.

"This, how is this possible? The whole world knew that the Kingdom of Spain was the spokesman of the Chinese Empire in Europe and their hardcore ally, how could they have rebelled? Count Valewski was incredulous.

"Of course, the current Spanish rulers will not rebel. But what if the rulers of the Kingdom of Spain change? ”

"You mean a coup d'état in the Kingdom of Spain? But, is this possible? The Spanish government's grip on power is not weak. Count Valevsky frowned.

Count Granville shook his head: "Your Excellency, there are still many forces in the Kingdom of Spain that oppose the Chinese Empire. They are represented by Francesco I, husband of the Queen of Spain, and Don I, uncle of the Queen. Prince Cross is gone. They hoped to be able to overthrow the reign of Queen Isabella II. If they succeed, then the new government of the Kingdom of Spain will undoubtedly fall against us. At that time, the Eurasian Union will undoubtedly collapse a pillar. Perhaps, this will collapse the entire Eurasian Union! ”

"Your Excellency the Count, Francisco I and Don. Will Prince Carlos be able to make it? The Chinese Empire will not watch the current Spanish government overthrown. Count Valevsky was still a little skeptical.

"Francisco I and Don. Prince Carlos, each with a group of supporters. If you launch a surprise attack, you should be able to achieve some effect. Plus, we need to support them. If necessary, the French army will attack from the north of the Kingdom of Spain, and the British Navy will also blockade the coastline of the Kingdom of Spain. When the time comes, the inside and the outside will cooperate, and the coup will most likely succeed. Once successful, that's our chance to overcome the current predicament! Said the Earl of Granville. The British side undoubtedly has high hopes for this plan. With more and more powerful countries joining the ASEM, Britain is also under tremendous pressure.

Count Valevsky was silent for a few minutes, and then said: "Your Excellency, I need to report to His Majesty the Emperor. ”

After all, it's a matter of dà. If France openly sent troops to invade the Kingdom of Spain, it would undoubtedly provoke war. Now, France is not ready for war, and if it breaks out, France will most likely lose. When the time comes, the price to be paid by France will be dearly.

"Of course, I'm waiting for your news!" The Earl of Granville nodded.

Count Valewski immediately reported to Emperor Napoleon III about the plans of the British. Napoleon III thought twice and agreed to cooperate with the British. After all, if it succeeds, France will have one less enemy, and the whole situation may be improved. (To be continued......)

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