Chapter 541： I'm right

On November 14, 1873, the Southwest African Railway was completed. This great artery opened from Guinea to the west and Pretoria to the south, and Austria's rule in South Africa was completely consolidated.

From exploration to completion, this strategic railway has taken more than ten years of work, making it the Austrian railway that has taken the longest time, the most difficult construction, and the highest investment.

Of course, only the main road is completed, and the branch lines along the way will not be completed for another 20 years. The main reason is not that the construction is difficult or that the labor force is insufficient, but that the colonial government has no money.

The development of the African continent is relatively lagging behind, with limited government tax revenues and inability to support railway construction. The construction of arterial roads is a strategic need and funds allocated by the central government.

The total length of this railway is 7,476 kilometers, and the total cost is 74.286 million Aegis. On average, the construction cost per kilometer is nearly 10,000 Aegis, which is far more than the local cost.

This is based on the premise that free labor is available. In order to build this railway, the colonial government recruited millions of workers, and maintained a huge construction team of more than 200,000 people year round.

After the construction of the main road is completed, the subsequent branch railways can only come slowly. The railways with high economic value and strategic value are given priority to be built, and the railways with low value should be put in place.

This Southwestern Africa Railway has created many records, such as: the largest investment, the largest use of labor, the longest distance, the most development and application of new technologies ...

If you convert labor into money, you can add one more: the longest cost long-distance railway.

It may be easy to build such a railway in the 21st century, but in this era, it is a well-deserved world record and an embodiment of Austria's comprehensive national strength.

Despite the significance of the Southwestern Africa Railway, Franz still did not go to the opening ceremony. There was no way for seasickness. In case of bad luck and died halfway, it would be a tragedy for funeral.

In order to show their appreciation, both Crown Prince Frederick and Prime Minister Felix went to the opening ceremony in person. Frankly, Franz is against it.

Prime Minister Felix is ​​73 years old. Although his health is good, medical technology is limited in this era. If there is a cold or cold on the way, he will just hang up.

No way, the old guy had the stubbornness of the Germans. He had to go to the African continent for a field trip in person, and Franz couldn't stop it.

This has something to do with the "African Localization Strategy" proposed by Franz. Many people in the Vienna government are skeptical. In recent years, the government has sent people to field inspections in order to reassure them.

No matter how good the information is, take a look at it truthfully. In a responsible manner, Prime Minister Felix has always wanted to go to the field to visit in person, but things have been delayed.

Frederick can only be regarded as an accident. He was originally unable to pass. After all, he was only 17 years old. He went only to play soy sauce and could not make a decision on behalf of the emperor.

It just happened that the Grand Dukes of the Habsburgs were very busy. Both younger brothers were not in the country, and the railway could not be opened to traffic.

The only leisurer was Massimilino, but after thinking about it, Franz felt that sending his son was more reliable than him in the past.

Besides, Massimilino is now also the emperor of Mexico, and no longer the Grand Duke of Austria. It is also rude to do so.

Just be small. Prime Minister Felix is ​​there anyway. In case of a major emergency, he can decide for him.

In fact, after years of teaching by Franz, Frederick's ability was not bad, but he lacked experience.

Franz's body is okay. He has time to train the next generation, so naturally he won't rush to pull out seedlings to help.

That's how he came by himself, as a traverser felt a little struggling. Without the help of an old minister, Franz wouldn't have been in power so easily.

There has been no phase change for so many years. In addition to the continuity of politics, the feelings established during the crisis are also an important factor.

The heroes of that year, even if they were incompetent, were exalted by Franz. In addition to affection, there is actually too much helplessness.

The emperor also needs to buy people's hearts. It's true that the bird is hiding everything, but it is often necessary to show it and show its glory to the latecomers.

Franz can proudly say that the "cooking of rabbits and dogs" has never been done, and he has to keep a dog to watch the house. There is no such thing as Ma Fang Nanshan in this contentious world.

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Paris, compared to Franz's calm and calm, Napoleon III is a hero late. Although there was no failure of the Franco-Prussian War, he did not end up in depression, but he could not lie to him physically.

The indulgences of the young age, the sequelae left behind, are now manifested. If it wasn't for luck, with the emperor Ouren, fortunately he struggled all his life and would have to make wedding dresses for others.

The illegitimate child in Europe cannot inherit the throne. Napoleon III lived unchecked in his youth. In his forties, various diseases began to appear, including kidney disease, bladder stones, chronic bladder disease, prostatitis, arthritis, gout and obesity.

In front of the disease, there is no distinction between high and low. I was so heroic that Napoleon III was still overthrown by the disease. Now he is trying to instill his experience in his son.

This is not a brain drama. Let your son grow up happily. As the heir of the French Empire, Louis XVI is a ready-made example if he has no clue.

In this respect, Napoleon III is proud. He can fight back from the exiled royal children all the way, and his life is a legend.

There is one behind the original time and space, and it is almost a little bit to complete this great cause again. However, under the intervention of external forces, at the last moment, he chose to retreat, without forcibly restoring.

Napoleon III put down the newspaper in his hand and asked, "What do you think of the storm in the Balkans?"

With a little thought, Crown Prince Eugene: "It is too coincidental that the Greek coup and the Bulgarian uprising happened almost simultaneously.

According to the information we gathered, just days before the incident, the Austrian police killed an independent Balkan organization in the Macedonian region.

Seen separately, there is no connection between these things, and it is very problematic to see them together. Preliminary judgment, there should be someone behind it.

It's just that the people behind the scenes miscalculated and overestimated the Balkan independents and failed to set off a rebellion in Austria. "

Napoleon III nodded his head and shook his head again: "Analysis is good, so who do you think does this work? Or who is most suspicious, and what is the ultimate goal?"

Without any hesitation, the Crown Prince Eugen made the judgment: "I guess it is the Ottoman Empire. Affected by the agricultural crisis, Russia and Austria have suffered heavy losses, and they need to transfer the crisis to the outside world.

The Ottoman Empire happened to be their common enemy. The hatred between the two sides lasted for hundreds of years. Now Ottoman has fallen and become the flesh of the two countries.

Some time ago, there was also news that the two countries would join forces to avenge the Ottoman Empire. There was not much movement in Austria, but the Russians were already preparing for war.

The accuracy of this news is as high as 80%. The Sudanese government felt the crisis and took early action to trouble them and gain time for themselves.

However, there was something wrong. The Bulgarians and the Ottoman Empire have a deep hatred. Even if they want independence, they will find us or the British to support them. "

Napoleon III smiled slightly: "Yes, the Ottoman Empire appears to be the most suspect. In fact, the most unlikely is the Sudanese government.

If they have this strength, they will not fall into this field. Simultaneously manipulating the Greek coup, the Bulgarian uprising, and the Balkan independents without revealing anything, this is not so easy.

Without long-term preparation, it would simply not be possible. There are not many countries in the world that can do this. We count one, but certainly not ours.

There is also Britain and Austria, they are experts. The child remembered that if this kind of riots and revolutions could not be detected in the future, more than 90% were done by Britain and Austria, and it would be right to stare at London and Vienna. "

When speaking, Napoleon III also showed a deep dread. If possible, he also wanted to kill the two biggest enemies and leave a solid empire.

It is a pity that neither of these enemies slipped and they did not give Napoleon III a shot at all. For twenty years as an emperor, France was rejected by European countries for more than half of the time.

The leaders are Britain and Austria. Napoleon III was sure that as long as he was not careful, the anti-French war would start.

Fighting alone, France is not afraid of any enemies, but the enemies have to fight! This made Napoleon III cautious, for fear of another anti-French war.

As a keen military emperor, it was a pity that he could not live a war in his life.

Euren asked in wonder: "Why are there in Austria, this time in the Balkan storm, they are also victims. Does it make sense to do so?"

"Cough, cough, cough ..."

Napoleon III coughed for a while, and Eugene slammed his reserve. Then he poured a glass of water and gave it to Napoleon III.

After taking a sip, he paused for a moment, and Napoleon III: "Think carefully, what did Austria lose and what did it gain?

In order to deal with Franz in the future, you must have a few more eyes. Especially when it comes to the benefits, the benefits of being delivered to the door should be weighed before deciding on the advantages and disadvantages. If you don't understand, just don't. "

This is a lesson learned personally by Napoleon III. Since the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, France has been broken down the road to annex Italy.

Initially Napoleon III found no problems, but over time, he gradually came to understand.

Everything in Italy is good, but there are no resources. It looks very fat and is actually not as valuable as the land west of the Rhine.

A conspiracy brought France into an awkward position. Now many resources in France need to be imported, especially coke for steelmaking. The output of French African colonies cannot meet domestic demand and can only be imported from Britain or Prussia.

It is hard to say, in everyone's view, the annexation of Italy is a great victory for France. Now you can't let go, you just have to bite the bullet and digest.

Before digesting the Italian region, France needs a strategic contraction. The pace of overseas expansion has slowed down, not to mention the European continent that has affected the whole body.

Looking at Eugene's thoughtful appearance, Napoleon III added: "The same is true of the British, and they cannot be taken lightly when dealing with them.

Don't look at the fact that Britain, France, Austria and the three countries are allies now. In fact, everyone can't wait to stab a knife in the back and kill each other.

Franz is not a man of reputation, and he has never breached the contract for so many years. It is not that he has a good reputation. The main reason is that his interests are not big enough to make him default.

Not to mention the British, be vigilant with them as allies rather than as enemies. The Near East War is an example. If it were not for the knife behind them, we would not lose. "

Even now, Napoleon III was still worried about the defeat of the Near East War, and put this account on the British.

There is no way, who made the French army a move and was sold by the British and Sardinians? Sardin did not say, they had paid the price and became part of France.

The seemingly failed Englishman became a winner after the war, and the pitted Napoleon III naturally couldn't swallow this breath.

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(Remarks: Eugene ’s full name Napoleon Eugene Louis Jean Jean Bonaparte, Napoleon III ’s first illegitimate son is also Eugene, not a person)

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