The defeated country is easy to deal with. Anyway, in this era when the big fist is the truth, it is enough to fight another battle if you refuse to accept it.
Without the leading big brother Britain, even if Japan and the United States wanted to make trouble, they would not be able to do anything.
What really needs the Vienna government to worry about is its former good ally, the Russian Empire.
This moment, that moment. With the victory of the World War, the dragon slayer has taken over the role of the dragon.
The identity has changed, and the position has naturally changed. Former ally, now rival.
Whether or not to use the black hand to kill the Russian Empire is a question worthy of study.
The Russian civil war has reached its climax. With the support of European countries at all costs, the rebels are gaining momentum day by day, sweeping over half of the Russian Empire.
This time, I really can't blame the tsarist government. Although their incompetence created conditions for the rebels to become bigger, the core reason is that the enemy does not talk about martial arts.
The Russian Revolutionary Party had not yet formed a climate. Although rebellions were launched in big cities such as St. Petersburg and Moscow, they were quickly extinguished by the tsarist government due to the lack of a mass base.
Now acting as the anti-Russian task is independent organizations everywhere. The mass base is there, but because of strong nationalism and regional flavor, the influence of independent organizations is mostly concentrated in a certain area.
The most representative are the Polish Independence Organization, the Bulgarian Independence Organization, the Finnish Independence Organization, and the Afghan Partisans.
These organizations all have one thing in common: their influence is limited to one place, and they cannot set off a nationwide anti-Russian wave.
After the outbreak of the anti-Russian war, these independent organizations that were not affiliated with each other fell into the war of their own. Normally, it is only a matter of time before it is extinguished.
It is a pity that there are external forces intervening. At the beginning, everyone knew the rules, but they only secretly provided funds and weapons.
With the development of the battlefield situation, everyone's investment is also increasing. In order to ensure the final victory, the integrity will inevitably be reduced a little bit.
First, they sent volunteers to participate in the Russian Civil War, but the pig teammates were really not easy to lead, so everyone had to join the "mercenary army".
What the Swiss Guard, the Prussian Eagle, the Hessian mercenaries, the French rooster, the angel standing team, the Swedish Trojan horse... But all the mercenary organizations with a little name in the world have appeared on the battlefield.
According to incomplete statistics, the number of mercenaries active on the Russian battlefield has exceeded 100,000.
Don't ask why there are so many mercenaries participating in the war, the question is: international justice people can't stand the brutal rule of the Russians, and they want to rescue the ethnic groups enslaved by the tsarist government.
What appears to be a civil war in Russia has actually turned into a war between the tsarist government and European countries. With one enemy against many, the tsarist government will naturally be tragic.
With endless strike movements, rebels sweeping the world, and the bourgeoisie and new aristocrats who are eyeing to seize power, the tsarist government has fallen into a difficult situation.
The northern part of Finland has been completely occupied, and the rebels are rushing to repair the fortifications in the Karelian Isthmus and Lake Ladoga;
The Polish and Lithuanian rebels in the west have joined forces, the flag of the tsarist government has disappeared from the Pod Plain, and the war has burned to the Belarusian region;
In the central and southern Caucasus, there are wolves everywhere, Ukrainian guerrillas are everywhere, the Russian Balkans is now the world of the Bulgarian Independence Army, and there is only one Constantinople that belongs to the tsarist government;
The Central Asian prairie has once again been reduced to the tribal world, and the Russians are no longer visible in Afghanistan;
The Siberian rebels and the Russian army are killing in darkness, and they will not be able to tell the winner for a while;
Most of the Far East is in the hands of the Japanese. Although the treaty has been signed, it is still unknown when it will be implemented.
Judging from the current situation, as long as the Vienna government adds another fire, the tsarist government is likely to be really cool.
Suppressing the Russian Empire is one thing, killing the Tsarist government is another, these are two very different concepts.
What Franz wanted to do was to preserve the tsarist government as much as possible on the premise of weakening the Russian Empire.
The specific plan is to make Finland, Poland, Bulgaria, Ukraine, the Baltic region, the Caucasus region, and Central Asia independent, and it is best to split Siberia and the Far East.
Plans are plans, and reality is reality. Even if the Vienna government ended in person, Nicholas II could not accept such a condition of humiliating the country.
It is estimated that if the tsarist government is replaced by a bourgeois government, the probability of compromise is even higher.
If we can't talk about it, we can only find ways to create established facts. Then use the time to force the Russians to slowly accept reality.
Looking at the map of Russia filled with flags on the sand table, Franz asked with concern: "According to the current situation, is it possible for the rebels to conquer St. Petersburg?"
The established fact is not so easy to cause. Except for a few areas where the rebels are active, most areas are flat.
The rebels now seem to be strong, and once the tsarist government calms down, the situation will soon reverse.
For example: the main force of the Russian army in India returned home, and the alliance lifted the blockade against Russia. The strength of the two sides will be reversed in an instant.
Even with the support of European countries, it is difficult for the rebels to outrun the tsarist government. Except for a few areas that can rely on natural insurance to support one or two, most areas cannot escape the clutches of the Russians.
In any case, the Russians are allies in name, and it is impossible for the Vienna government to hold on to the Russian troops on the frontline in India, let alone impose a material blockade on Russia for a long time.
With the end of the world war, these two practical problems can no longer be dragged on. If you want to dismember the Russian Empire, it can only be done before the main force of the Russian army returns home.
Human nature is complicated. Although the tsarist government has experienced many social beatings in recent decades, it has also achieved many brilliant victories, and its spirit is high.
If you want them to accept the reality, the only way is to destroy the arrogance of the Russians first. There was nothing easier than a brutal ongoing war to allow the rebels to conquer St. Petersburg.
Once the regime was subverted, the primary problem facing the tsar and the aristocracy was not to maintain the unity of the country, but to find a way to restore it.
At that time, no matter how arrogant they are, in order to complete the restoration, they will find their own reasons to temporarily compromise and leave the problem to the future.
In the past, it was naturally no problem to play like this. Put the country in the hands of the rebels temporarily, and then complete the national reunification after the strength is strong.
However, in the early 20th century, this turbulent juncture happened to be the launch of nationalism. Once the national efforts were completed, the people could no longer tolerate continued enslavement.
Prime Minister Chandler: "The Russian rebels are now very powerful, mainly relying on the support of their own people, and the combat effectiveness of the insurgent army will be greatly reduced if it leaves the gathering area.
Although some people helped the rebels improve the government's organizational structure, it was limited to one place and one area. The rebels everywhere remained separate and had no way to unite against the tsarist government.
Because of the distance, if the rebels want to attack St. Petersburg, only the insurgents in Finland, Poland, and Lithuania can really participate in the war.
On the Eastern European battlefield, the government army and the rebel army have essentially fallen into a stalemate, and it is difficult to tell the winner for a while.
Unless an elite force joins in to break the current deadlock between the two sides, there is no hope of conquering St. Petersburg at all. "
Elite troops, naturally, can only be selfless sponsorship from behind-the-scenes supporters. With the increasing number of people participating in the war, the name of mercenary is no longer useful.
One hundred thousand mercenaries is an exaggeration. Almost all mercenary organizations in the world have been "taken" into the war. No amount of history books will be difficult to write.
Adding more troops, everyone knew that European countries had sent troops to intervene in the Russian Civil War. Everyone wants their face. It's okay to do things in secret, but it's embarrassing to talk about it on the stage.
Blame the Russian Revolutionary Party for its incompetence. With a lot of aid, the uprising still failed.
If the Revolutionary Party could set off a revolutionary wave in St. Petersburg or Moscow, there would be no trouble at all.
"Who knows? As early as 1848, the French organized a volunteer army to support the Polish independence movement.
Although it was finally cancelled due to various reasons, this spirit of internationalism is still worthy of recognition.
Recently, the anti-Russian movement in France has been on the rise. Countless French people want to welcome back their compatriots who were enslaved by the Russians. It is said that some volunteers have already been organized.
Although some French people have made big mistakes before, now they want to rescue their compatriots and support the Russian national independence movement. We have no reason to stop them, right
Maybe, when the French Volunteer Army killed the Russian Empire and contributed to the cause of human liberation. "
It can be seen from Frederick's exaggerated tone that he now desperately wants to see the Russians so unlucky that they don't even want to be disciplined.
Interfering in the civil war of the allies and attempting to split the allies are all shameful things, and the Vienna government cannot do it.
In this context, the bearer is very important. Although people with discerning eyes know that this is "the emperor's new clothes", the game must be played.
As for whether the French Volunteers exist or not, it is not important now. The key depends on whether the Vienna government needs them to exist now.
I saw Franz smile slightly, obviously satisfied with his son's ability to adapt. Today is different from the past, the Shinra of the world hegemon and the Shinra of the European hegemon are two concepts.
Shinra, the European hegemon, still has competitors. The Vienna government must unite more allies and cannot be too domineering in politics and diplomacy.
Shinra, the world hegemon, is different. It should be a little bit out of line. If you don't directly tear up the Russian-Austrian Covenant, then you have integrity.
Even if some people are dissatisfied, they can only hold back now. To be able to launch a scapegoat is to save face for the Russians.
Otherwise, the tsarist government could only passively accept the reality and would not want anyone to come out to do justice at all.
After thinking for a while, Franz said slowly: "Frederick, you will be in charge of the affairs of the Russian Empire in the future, and the cabinet will be in charge of cooperation.
Not only these, you also took over the next aftermath work. If nothing else, I am ready to abdicate at the end of the year. "
"Abdicate", this is undoubtedly a thunderclap. If it is spread out, it will cause a major earthquake in the political arena of the world.
Frederick, who was the party involved, was immediately stunned. Although he has been the crown prince for fifty years, Franz's health has always been very good, and he has never thought of succeeding the throne now.
On this issue, ancient and modern China and foreign countries are the same, and it is rare to hear that an emperor himself wants to retire. Almost all those who abdicated early were forced.
Franz's current situation is obviously different. He has just defeated the British Empire with Shinra and seized the position of world hegemon. He is at the peak of his life, and no one can force him to abdicate.
Looking at the people who were in a state of confusion, Franz continued to add: "Don't make a fuss, I just feel tired. I want to go out and take a good look at the world while my body can still move."
It’s okay if you don’t explain it, but when you explain it, everyone is even more confused. It is really difficult for everyone to associate "going out and seeing the world" with "abiding".