Chapter 223： Hidden murder

Paris

On August 28, 1853, the much-anticipated negotiations began, and representatives from all countries gathered, including many small German states and free cities, to send representatives to the meeting.

There were hundreds of people in the meeting room, and it was almost like a vegetable market. It was noisy, and after a few days of work, no agreement was reached.

On September 2nd, Russian Foreign Minister Karl Vossel proposed to the conference: "Did you, so noisy, there is no way to reach an agreement at this time next year, it is better to reduce the size of the meeting!"

Obviously, this is the role of public relations fees. Karl Worsell is still very credible, adhering to the principle of collecting money and doing things, this proposal was exchanged for 500,000 rubles.

When the negotiations were deadlocked, Metternich was watching and anxious. If it dragged on like this, there would be problems sooner or later, which is very bad for Austria.

At this time, it is obviously not suitable for Austria to exclude the participation qualifications of representatives from various countries. Those who are qualified to make this proposal are the representatives of Britain, France and Russia.

Needless to say, the British didn't want to watch the liveliness of Austria; the French were not good at buying, and under Napoleon III's eyelids, it was difficult to do small moves.

It is Karl-Wasser who can buy it. Anyway, with the Russian-Australian alliance, the Tsarist government has decided to support Austria at the meeting.

The magnitude of this support is up to Karl Vossel. In order to avoid night long dreams, Metternich is naturally throwing money PR.

"Mr. Karl-Woell's proposal is good, and everyone's time is precious. People who are not relevant don't need to participate in the negotiations below," Metternich said coldly.

He doesn't have any good feelings about this crowded wall of grass, and he is now adding chaos to Austria.

"Okay, it's enough for the parties to the next meeting to participate."

After thinking about it, Minister of Foreign Affairs Auvergne also expressed support, and it would not be good for France to drag on.

Three to one, Thomas, the British Foreign Minister, could only nod in agreement, and his time is also precious. What would happen in the country if it was consumed here every day?

Under the common will of the great powers, the number of participating countries has been reduced to 15. In addition to Britain, France, Russia, and Austria, there are Prussia, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, plus the South German state that is about to be merged.

This is just the beginning. Under the control of Metternich, the size of the meeting on September 5 was reduced again, and the German state lost its right to participate in the meeting. Waiting at home for the results.

On September 10, as these small countries were kicked out one after another, at this time there were only six countries: Britain, France, Russia, and Osip, and it was quite like a Paris peace conference.

The world still speaks on its strength. A multi-country negotiation finally turned into a closed-door meeting of British, French, Russian, and Osip.

The Spanish representative only came to fight soy sauce, but as a member of the European powers, they still got the right to participate in the meeting, and the right to speak is not.

The five countries that actually decided the final result were the British, French, Russian, and Russian Op. The meeting could finally begin.

...

In the German region, with the passage of time, the idea of ​​dividing North and South Germany began to rise. Many experts and scholars published articles in the newspapers, explaining the feasibility of "Dividing North and South Germany."

Even the most optimistic people do not think that there is a possibility of unification in the German region. Haven't you read the declared statement of the Kingdom of Prussia?

Two other state governments in the North German region responded to the Prussian proposal that Austria had disrupted peace and stability in the German region and wanted to kick them out of the German region.

The two silly German state governments quickly paid a terrible price for this, and the dogs were sprayed with blood from the domestic people.

If it were not for the Prussians to intervene, they would be republics. With this lesson learned, the rest of the German state government became cautious.

Most of the nationalism in the German region is still in the stage of arguing, but there is still some strength to subvert one or two small states.

Without saying anything else, people can spray by mouth, they can't get off the stage.

The German region consists of 39 states and a bunch of free cities. Except for the two big states, Austria and Prussia, the remaining 37 states and a bunch of free cities together occupy more than 200,000 square kilometers. territory.

If you exclude Bavaria, Hanover, Wurttemberg, Saxony, Hesse, and Baden, the remaining thirty states and free cities will shrink to 40,000 square kilometers of territory.

Excluding the two duchyes occupied by Denmark, the average area of ​​each state and free city is less than 1,000 square kilometers, and the average population is less than 150,000.

The deterrent power of the government is naturally insufficient. A village-level rebellion can subvert a regime, and the government naturally dares not to go against public opinion.

As soon as the news of "Government of North and South Germany came out", public opinion froze. Supporters and opponents alike, and the entire German region became lively.

Inside the University of Munich

A young student said excitedly, "It's impossible, Bayer. Now that we have better options besides dividing North and South Germany?"

Outside there is the intervention of European countries, inside there is the traitor of the Kingdom of Prussia. In this context, you actually want to forcibly unify the German region. Do you know the consequences of doing so?

You are simply crazy. Once the war breaks out, thousands of German people will be displaced, and the great German nation will sink like a Polish. "

There is no shortage of idealists in this world, and Bayer is one of them.

Bayer confronted each other: "Stein, don't yell. The interference alliance looks powerful. In fact, only the three countries, Britain, France and Russia, are really capable of sending troops to interfere in the unity of the German region.

At present, the three countries have many contradictions, and the possibility of forming coalition forces is almost zero. If they are fighting each other, we may not have the power to fight the first battle. "

The person next to me sarcastically said, "Yes, we did have a war. After the war, the German nation became history, or we learned that the Prussian barbarian was a traitor and bowed to the enemy."

...

Not everyone likes war. Even German nationalists, most people still hope for peaceful reunification.

In the face of joint intervention by various countries, many people are sensible. Knowing that the German Federation is unable to resist the common will of European countries, compromise has become the only option.

The North-South German divide-the-rule theory is not so much the need of these intellectuals as the Austrian government behind the scenes.

This is the second option that everyone is forced to choose when the unification cannot be achieved.

It is okay in the South German region. After the separation between North and South, they merged with Austria. It is also one of the most powerful countries in the world, and most people can still accept it.

North Germany will not do it. If you do n’t like traitors and merge with the Kingdom of Prussia, many people will not be able to survive that hurdle.

Secondly, together, the North German regions have only stepped into the ranks of the great powers. There is still a certain distance from the real great powers, which is not what they want.

Against this background, a new idea has spread in the Kingdom of Hanover, which has spread in the North German region in an instant, and has also flowed into the South German region.

"Kick out of both Austria and Austria, and the remaining German states form a new country."

This statement has a market in North Germany, and people who are not willing to merge with the Kingdom of Prussia are willing to join this new country.

Although this country was established as just a medium-sized country, with a land area of ​​200,000 square kilometers, and a population of 17 million, it is still far from the dream of a great country.

There is no doubt that the British Empire must have written it. Once the German region was established on a tripartite basis, neither Austria, Prussia, or this new country lost its ability to unify the German region.

With such a balanced system, the European continent will become more stable. In the premise of conforming to the interests of the British, it also avoided the worries of the French, and even the Russians were very enthusiastic about this system.

This idea has been around for a long time. The Bavarian government is a three-legged supporter. Unfortunately, this idea lacks supporters in the German region, and even Bavarians are opposed.

The current situation has changed. After it was determined that the German region could not be unified, the North German state that did not want to merge with the Prussian kingdom became an advocate of this idea.

Franz, who was far away in St. Petersburg, did not know that John Bull had already shot, and it was still a fatal blow.

With a mass-based theory, not only is it a theoretical idea, it may also become a reality.

People in the South German region may not support this argument, but these state governments are different. Following Austria, their right to speak is bound to be limited.

The right to speak means interests. A group of small states are merged together, and no one can be the sole proprietor. That requires a federal system!

In a federal system, the rights of the central government are doomed to be too great, and everyone's interests can be protected to the greatest extent.

Stimulated by interests, these small states' governments involuntarily publicized this theory in the country, and an undercurrent was surging in the German region.

Baden

Prince Friedrich is hesitating to join the federal empire organized by the British. According to the British, they will gain the most benefits if they join this empire.

"You, the British, what do you think?"

After a few moments of silence, Prime Minister Waltz replied: "His Highness, if the British plan goes smoothly, it is naturally in our interest to join the Federal Empire.

The Kingdom of Bavaria is still under Austrian control, and they are unlikely to spit out.

With the establishment of a new federal empire, no one can be the sole proprietor. We will dominate this country with Hanover, Wurttemberg, Saxony, Hesse and other countries.

It's just that although the benefits are huge, the potential risks are not small.

The new federal empire is too weak. Whether it is compared with Austria or France, we are very weak, and the development potential is probably not as good as Prussia.

In case the European balance is broken, our troubles will be great. Unless the British can force Austria to take the initiative to abandon the new Holy Roman Empire, otherwise we will be traitors and we will certainly be liquidated in the future. "

Not to mention the future, it is possible to be liquidated now, even if Austria holds out a hand, it can pinch the Principality of Baden to death. This is the reason for their hesitation.

Foreign Minister Nicholas thought about it and said, "The issue of revenge in Austria is easy to handle, and it is enough that we publicize an emperor of the Habsburg family to quell their anger.

The question is whether the British can subdue Austria and Prussia. If they fail to do so, this new federal empire will always exist only in theory. "

Prince Friedrich nodded, benefiting what he wanted, but he didn't want to bear the risks. In case the British plan fails, the frustrated Austrian government has the possibility of abolishing Baden's royal family.

Unlike other kings, Ludwig II was mentally ill, and his prestige in the people was infinitely close to zero. Most of the people in Baden had no feelings for this grandfather.

"That being the case, we responded directly to the British, and we agreed with their plans, but we will not express any opinions until a final decision is reached at the Paris meeting.

People's propaganda should pay attention to it. Don't let people get hold of it. These ideas are freely disseminated by the people and must not have any relationship with the government. Said Prince Friedrich

There is no way. The way to survive in a small country is "wall grass." They couldn't afford to offend the British, and they couldn't mess with Austria either. They wanted to profit between the two great powers and dance on eggs.

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