Chapter 943： Illogical

In Tokyo, after receiving news of Austria's involvement in Philippine affairs, Emperor Meiji convened an imperial meeting overnight.

No way, this is the deterrence of the top powers. Like most ordinary people in this era, Emperor Meiji also suffered from "foreign" fear.

Just challenging Spain, Emperor Meiji was very nervous, and if we came to Austria, life would really be impossible.

Regardless of the smooth development of this southward strategy, the Spaniards were even more wasteful than expected. In just over a month, the Japanese occupied a small part of the Philippines, which was a brilliant success.

But this is only on the surface. The Japanese army's triumphant advance only caught Spain by surprise. In essence, Spain's overall strength is still higher than that of Japan.

No matter how powerful the Meiji Restoration is, it has only developed for more than 20 years, which is incomparable with the century-old accumulation of the old empire.

Of course, since it dares to be a challenger, the Japanese government also has its own advantages. For example, it is closer to the mainland, and the army has stronger combat effectiveness and higher morale.

Having a military advantage does not mean that everything is going well. As the first to challenge the existence of a white country, Japan fell into a disadvantage in terms of politics and diplomacy.

It's all about fighting alone. The key is that there is not even a single supporter, so it can be said to be more isolated than France; on the other hand, Spain has at least earned the sympathy of the European world.

The interference of foreign powers has become the biggest risk of this southward move. The discovery of Austria’s change, even if it was just a trivial matter, Emperor Meiji did not dare to take it lightly.

Ito Bowen analyzed: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Austria is busy with the European War and shouldn't really want to interfere in Philippine affairs.

We went south this time, playing the banner of being invited by Britain and France. It is normal for the Austrians to be vigilant.

At exactly this time, the Nanyang Chinese came to the door, and they tried to push the boat along the water to determine whether we had any signs of continuing to go south.

General Youpeng in Shanxian County did a very good job, and he decisively chose to back down without causing conflict. Now the Austrians should rest assured. "

After thinking about it, the Japanese army entered Nanyang at the invitation of Britain and France. At first sight, it was aimed at the Austrian Nanyang. Although the Japanese government explained after the fact, it will also cause Austria's dissatisfaction.

The powers must all have tempers. It's normal to create a little obstacle and get a little revenge.

Oyama Iwa asked, "Ito-kun, this is a shame to the Japanese Empire. How can it be called a good one?

Today Austria comes, we have to make concessions; tomorrow, England and France come, do we have to make concessions?

Step back, step back. This is how the ambitions of the great powers were used to it. If you do not learn to say no to the great powers, the Great Japanese Empire will never really stand up!

Don't talk about temptation or temptation, Austria has never put us in the eyes, and the Vienna government will not bother with it at all.

I think it is mostly the personal behavior of a diplomat. Whether the Austrian government knows about this is an unknown.

Austria is not a European hegemon yet, so domineering. If they win the war, will they directly let us withdraw from the Philippines?

I suggest ignoring the unreasonable demands of the Austrians, handling this incident hard, and expressing our hard-line stance to the outside world.

Anyway, the European War was so tragic, it is impossible for the Austrians to push us to the opposite at this time. "

Failing to grab the position of coach and being forced to stay in the base camp for planning, that's all. The key is that the strategy formulated by the base camp becomes unrecognizable when it comes to the front line.

Facing the Japanese army's No. 1 Yuanlaoshan County friend, Da Shanyan had no choice but to endure it, but his anger still suffocated.

Now that this thing happened again, I couldn't help but vent. Moreover, his status also requires him to be tough to the outside world, otherwise how to establish prestige in the army?

What's more, there is no problem with his analysis. In a short period of time, Austria did not have the time to worry about the Southeast Asia. Even if it is done too much, it is impossible to come to liquidation immediately.

As for the autumn afterwards, can't you still hold your thighs? The Royal Navy is in full swing. As long as the British do not agree, it will be difficult for Austria to make a difference even if it wants to settle accounts after the fall.

Ito Bowen rubbed his forehead. This kind of justified rebuttal was the most troublesome, but he didn't want to offend Austria.

The Japanese army was studying the French and had a fascinating confidence in France, but Ito Hirobumi, a politician, did not look at it that way.

The scale of the European War is huge, and the combat effectiveness of troops is of course important, but more depends on the overall national strength.

In the eyes of many politicians, France had already lost the moment the war fell into a state of anxiety. Just as Ito Hirobumi was tangled, a shocking news came.

"Your Majesty, just received a telegram that the Russians declared war on France!"

Emperor Meiji didn't take care of it either, so he snatched the telegram from the attendant and quickly scanned it.

Although they don't know what happened, everyone knows that the disputed issue just now doesn't need to continue. From the moment the Russians joined the war, France has been unable to recover.

Possible victory and destined victory are two different concepts. In the absence of certainty that Austria will definitely win, there are still people who dare to take a gamble; now that the overall situation is set, everyone cannot ignore the attitude of the future European hegemon.

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In London, George, who returned without success, just got off the ship and received this bad news. Before he could rest, he hurried to the palace to attend the imperial meeting.

The matter is so big that Queen Victoria, who doesn't care much about politics, can't sit still now.

At this moment, the elderly Queen Victoria questioned with a trembling voice: "According to your opinion, the monarch should not intervene in politics. In recent years, I have rarely been involved in politics.

The major and minor matters of the empire are all left to you for handling. But who can tell me why the international situation has developed to this point? "

Controversy between monarchy and relative power has been common throughout the ages. The world only knows that Queen Victoria rarely gets involved in politics, but they do not realize that this is also the result of a power struggle.

Since the death of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria has lost a strong political arm and has gradually lost her strength in the struggle for power.

However, Queen Victoria was not an idler. Seeing that she could not suppress the cabinet, she decisively chose to retreat.

On the one hand, reducing and mixing with politics, on the other hand, it firmly controls power and does not let go. In short, I can authorize you to use the power, but I also have the right to take it back.

This is also the reason why Edward VII can reshape the monarchy in the future. After all, power has always been in the hands of the royal family, but it is usually useless.

In contrast, later generations of British kings will not work. From the time when George V gave up power, he can never get it back.

Facing the queen's question, everyone bowed their heads. Everyone knows that the crisis is coming, not only the crisis in Britain, but also their crisis. Once it is not handled properly, everyone's political life will be over.

As the person directly responsible, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs George stepped forward and explained: "Queen, the Russians declared war on France too suddenly and completely illogical.

Austria has developed so fast in recent years that we have become a behemoth before we have time to suppress it.

The main reason for this error is that successive governments have a wrong consensus-Austria is not a concern.

From a geographical point of view, Austria was sandwiched between France and Russia, which blocked the eastward road of the French and the westward road of the Russians.

The seeds of the crisis have already been planted. In theory, the stronger Austria is, the more it will incur hostility from France and Russia. As long as we push from behind the scenes, France and Russia will join forces.

Based on this judgment, we have always focused on France and Russia. You know, France and Russia are insecure. The French often jump up and down, and the Russians invade Afghanistan directly..."

Before George could finish speaking, Queen Victoria interrupted strongly: "I don't care if it is in accordance with your logic. In short, the Russians have now declared war on France.

Your so-called French-Russian joint plan to check and balance Austria is nothing but shit, not even as good as shit.

What is more ridiculous is that this European War was promoted by you. I still remember that you vowed to make sure that you would use this war to hurt both Fav and the two enemies at the same time.

You have seen the results now. Half of the task was completed, successfully weakening the French. If nothing else, France after the war will no longer be a threat to us.

Doesn't it sound great? Britain’s old enemy has been killed, and you are all British heroes.

But is this what we need? Without the French, who would check and balance Austria for us and count on the Russians?

Are you sure that they want to fight for European hegemony with Austria instead of going south to fight for India? "

Whether it is the breaking of the European balance and Austria becoming the new hegemon, or the Russian invasion of India, it is the greatest threat to Britain.

Anyone with a discerning eye knows that since the Russians declared war on the French at this time, it must have been an agreement between Russia and Austria.

There is only one European hegemon, and Austria is now a general trend. On this issue, the Vienna government will certainly not give in. Then it can only be that the strategic direction of the Russians has changed.

With the vast glaciers of Siberia, even if the Russians wanted to move eastward, they couldn't make it through. At least before the railway, they could not support their ambitions.

Not to mention in the north, the Nordic Federation is just a hedgehog, or the kind without much meat, obviously not a bear’s dish.

Looking around, apart from going west and Austria competing for European supremacy, only going south to seize India.

The queen incarnate as a big sprayer is invincible, and no one dares to go up to the trouble at this time.

The explanation is to cover up, things have already happened, no matter if it is unreasonable, they are all facts. If it feels unreasonable, it can only mean that your brain is not enough.

Maybe it's enough spray, or maybe it's old and exhausted. After venting her anger, Queen Victoria slowed down and asked: "Prime Minister, what are you going to do next?"

It's impossible to deal with it personally. It's a mess now, and it can explode at any time. The responsibility must be borne by this government, which is why Gladstone's cabinet has not yet overturned.

"Queen, the Russians' participation in the war happened so suddenly, we don't know what happened in the middle. The most urgent thing is to figure out the reasons for this, and then find a targeted way to keep the French.

The government has already taken action and has persuaded more than a dozen neutral countries to mediate this war with us. "

It is true that more than a dozen neutral countries have been won, but unfortunately, there are preconditions. What the London government promised to everyone was that Britain and Russia would lead the formation of an interference alliance. Everyone would just follow the fight, and the countries agreed to participate.

At this point, even if countries continue to fulfill the agreement, it is of no use. These days, it is not that many countries have the right to speak, but the key is to look at strength.

Let the small countries mediate this war, and you might be scared to pee at the negotiating table. The great powers are playing rogues, but not everyone dares to take it.

Let alone the distance, European countries can't count on it anyway. As long as the anti-French alliance gives a little warning, everyone will follow their hearts.

Queen Victoria would not be satisfied with this kind of unreliable plan, and said coldly: "Is it right, then may God bless Britain. I hope the French can last a little longer and give you a chance to take action." ."

A plan that is not reliable is not reliable, but some are better than none. Before there is a better way, you can only use it first.

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