Chapter 349： Common defense treaty

In the secret formation of the coalition forces, the American civil war continues. If they know, whoever wins will face the suppression of the four major powers. I don't know that the North and South sides have not yet had such a high level of interest.

Of course, this is just a thought. At this point in the war, the North and South have no choice but to continue fighting.

Think about it from another angle. There are four major powers, even if they lose, they don't have to lose their pants. It is estimated that their mentality will be peaceful.

At the beginning of the war, all countries supported the southern government. After the Southern Government prevailed, everyone sold arms to the Northern Government in an instant.

It is the balance between the North and the South that this civil war can hit today. Otherwise, if the four nations do their best to support one side, it is estimated that the first year will be won.

Putting it together, the four nations of Britain, France, and Ossi gathered hundreds of warships and 260,000 army forces. If you didn't prepare in advance, no one would believe it.

This is just a mobile force that can be used, not the full power of the four nations in the Americas.

If you are really desperate, let alone say that the three countries that have operated for many years in Britain, France, and West, even Austria, which has just established a foothold in the Americas, can gather over 100,000 soldiers.

The colonies are all soldiers, which is why the major colonial empires in Europe can develop and grow. Otherwise, the British would not cry to death by relying solely on government forces to guard the colony?

The standing army has only a few hundred thousand British Imperial Army. How can it guard more than 30 million square kilometers of land?

Including that the British sent 80,000 troops this time, most of them came from Canadian colonies. The cost of relocating troops from home was too high.

In Vienna, after receiving news of interference in the establishment of the coalition forces, Franz cancelled his plan to redeploy troops from Africa and the South Ocean.

Interfering in the strength of the coalition forces is enough to subvert the strength comparison between the two sides. After all, no matter who wins or loses, it is impossible to kill each other in a short time.

The losers have come from the four countries to cheer up, the opportunity to come back is in sight, they will not directly admit what they say!

Historically, the southern government failed rapidly in the later period. The main reason was that the intervening army that was waiting for it did not appear. Everyone did not see the hope of victory and surrendered to the northern government.

At this point, none of the senior officials of the southern government were liquidated after the war, which proves their role in the later period of the civil war.

Don't look at the civil war for a few years, and think that the elite divisions of the north and the south are very good.

In fact, this elite is relative, and indeed it has made great progress compared with before the outbreak of the civil war. But looking at the world, the US military is still not enough.

There was no way, the losses were too great in the war, and the soldiers were replaced one by one. The grass-roots officers were originally lacking, the losses were fast, and there was no time to train.

Grass-roots officers are unqualified and there are too many recruits. This is a common problem facing the North and South. Originally from the beginning of the war, the superiority of the southern government's military forces was gradually being leveled out during the war.

By now, it doesn't matter who wins or loses on either side. In short, neither of them will be a winner.

Franz thought for a while and said, "Order Governor Hummer as quickly as possible, order him to speed up the organization of immigration from the United States, and it will not be easy when the war is over."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic replied

It is not only Austria that is digging the corners of the United States, but Britain, France, and Western countries have also fled to the United States, but with less intensity.

Before the "Homestead Law" was promulgated, Austrian immigrants were almost unfavorable. The main reasons that limited the speed of resettlement were: shortage of ships and time required for resettlement.

In this era, the Americas were sparsely populated, colonies in all countries lacked immigrants, and colonial empires with strong learning capabilities followed suit.

Many people hesitated after Lincoln promulgated the Homestead Act. Since you can still get land while staying in the United States, why go on a risk?

Even if it is for military service, can it be replaced? Many labor-exporting companies have the business of serving as soldiers. They only need to pay two hundred dollars to avoid having to enter the battlefield.

Now that the civil war has progressed, there are more than half a million black soldiers on the battlefield, and a large number of black troops have been organized on both sides.

Of course, poor poor ghosts are still the main force of immigration. Not only can't afford to pay for military service, there is no money to reclaim the land.

After all, farming also requires costs. Seeds ca n’t be bought without money, and Austria offers interest-free loan services.

If anyone counts, you will find that from 1864, it became mainstream to pay for replacement services. Black soldiers have outnumbered white soldiers in some states.

If in a certain battle, it is discovered that both sides of the war are mostly black soldiers, don't panic. This is just normal operation.

The state governments have organized a large number of black soldiers for no reason. The biggest advantage is that you can sign an employment contract with a labor service company. Don't worry about recruiting. Don't worry about the heavy casualties.

Everyone is elected by the people. In the face of brutal casualties, the people are unwilling to serve, and they cannot force the people to serve unless they do not want votes.

As a good governor and good councilor who serves the people, it is enough to open one eye and close one eye. It is really not enough. The state government can also hire people from labor service companies.

The authority of both the federal and confederate governments is limited. If the states are willing to gather enough people, they will give face to the central government. They also want to pick and choose. Do you believe that everyone is not violent or non-cooperative?

For specific reference, when the American Civil War was the cruelest, prisons in all states were empty. In order to get enough people, the bureaucrats are hard enough.

"His Majesty, according to the information we received, European countries have plans to colonize the African continent, and Napoleon III is preparing to convene an international conference to divide the African continent," Foreign Minister Weissenberg said.

The history of the division of the African continent is advanced, which is not good news for Austria. Prior to this, only the two companies focused on the African continent.

Coupled with the French colonial expansion along North Africa and desert barriers in the middle, the conflict between France and Austria on the African continent was not large.

If international conferences are held to attract all countries in the world, it will not be possible for Austria to make such a big noise.

Franz asked in wonder: "Do you know the purpose of the French?"

Due to historical reasons, the African continent has always been known as the "poison continent". European countries do not pay much attention to the African continent, and many people regard it as a wild place.

If there are better options, Franz is not willing to colonize Africa. It is a pity that the world has been divided up, leaving only the last continent.

At present, France and Austria have invested the most in the African continent, and they have also gained the most.

It is obviously not in the French interest to convene an international conference now to break through this layer of window paper and attract all European countries to the African continent.

No one wants to see an increase in the number of people sharing the cake. If the two countries work together to exclude competitors, it will not be impossible for the two continents to divide.

Weissenberg analyzed: "It is not certain yet, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs speculates that this may be related to the Italian issue.

After the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the French had a difficult time in the world, and all countries have strengthened their defenses.

Now thrown out of the African continent, it is likely that the Paris government wants to divert everyone's diplomatic attention and reduce everyone's precautions. "

This is the sequelae of being too capable to fight. Napoleon III's annexation of a small Sardinian kingdom caused anxiety in the international community, which had a greater impact than Franz's reconstruction of the Shinto Empire.

I don't know if Napoleon III should be proud or cry. Everyone is so staring every day, nothing can be done!

The anti-French alliance has always been a sharp blade hanging from their heads. Once they cross the line, this long-dissolved alliance may be resurrected at any time.

If nothing else, just look at the reactions of the neighbors to understand.

Spain has deployed 100,000 troops at the border between the two countries, which is their native six-story force.

Belgium has deployed 30,000 troops to prepare for the French, which is almost 70% of their total domestic strength. It seems as if they are ready for the French invasion.

As a neutral country, Switzerland also has a large number of reserve forces on standby at the borders between the two countries, and it is not even as prepared against the hatred of the Hapsburg dynasty.

The Kingdom of Prussia has deployed 120,000 troops in the Rhineland region, and there are also about 150,000 militia reserves in the local area, more than the Russian-Austrian borders combined.

Austria has deployed 100,000 troops in Lombardy and 50,000 troops in Wurttemberg. The combined militias in both kingdoms have exceeded 500,000.

Because the German federal empires are all state governments, the federal government does not have the right to mobilize, so there are only the border state troops in the French border area.

However, they have signed a joint defense treaty with Austria, Belgium, Prussia, and Spain. Once the French invade, everyone will join forces with him.

It is said that the Swiss have the intention to join the Joint Defense Treaty, but they have been hesitant to move after fearing that they will lose their neutral status after joining.

Looking at this situation, we know how sad the French life is. Neighbors are guarding them like robbers. Is it far from the anti-French alliance?

The above are the sequels of the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia by France. The surrounding countries directly formed copper walls and iron walls, which cut off the possibility of their continued expansion.

As for the black hand that dominates the establishment of this alliance, there is no doubt that the British are of course. How can it not do things as a European crap?

Originally, Franz was not prepared to join. Even with the strength of Austria, he would not be afraid of the French even if he did not unite defense with other countries.

Later, considering that Napoleon III might have a brain convulsion, in the event of a sudden fight, it would be better for a few more allies to share the pressure.

Not only did the British come up with a joint defense treaty against the French, but Austria also enjoyed the same treatment, except that the parties only needed Prussia and the German Federal Empire.

The tandem allows European countries to jointly defend, which is a way for John Bull to restrict the expansion of the three countries.

It is only because of the existence of the Russian-Australian alliance that the two countries have been freed from this restriction directly, and the French enjoy the exclusive treatment targeted by their neighbors.

It is not easy to break up this alliance, everyone just unites defense and has no plan for attack. If you take the initiative, it is likely to stimulate everyone's sensitive nerves and cause immeasurable consequences.

Franz asked uncertainly: "Do you mean that the French are ready to use the interests of the African continent to stir up conflicts between countries and thereby break the net of siege to them?"

Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied, "No, I think the French are just sending us a signal.

The interest on the African continent is so great that I don't think the French will be willing to throw it out easily.

Moreover, there are not many countries that have the strength to divide up Africa among the parties to the common defense. Even if there is a conflict of interest on the colonial issue, it is not worth mentioning in the face of homeland security.

This siege of joint defense looks very powerful. In fact, as long as we withdraw, the remaining countries will not threaten the French even if they are united.

Rather than spend a lot of effort to get the countries around us, it is easier for us to directly withdraw, which is impossible for the French to see.

Now that they have released this signal, it is very likely that they have taken us to the door to discuss this series of issues. "

This is a conspiracy, and the French are betting that the Vienna government cannot give up the interests of continental Europe.

Don't look at Austria's rapid expansion in the African continent, but compared to the entire African continent, it still only occupies a small piece of it, and the actual area under control is less than one fifth of the African continent.

This is very similar to the style of Napoleon III. All the way to the present, Napoleon III did not gamble less.

Now this kind of stable win gambling is nothing, and Austria cannot really give up the interests of the African continent. It doesn't take much, as long as there is another five years, Franz can complete the strategic layout of the African continent.

"Then the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will contact the French first. As long as the interests are appropriate, there is nothing to talk about."

Franz said calmly that he was not a loser. Moreover, Austria is not a loser. As long as the desired benefits are obtained, the process is not important.

It is also a good choice for France and Austria to join forces to divide up the African continent. As for the common defense treaty, can the gadgets have any effect? ​​We still have to speak with our interests. It will be cancelled soon.

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