Bury the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 244 Look, this is politics

What is a face?

Duke Charles didn't care at all.

Look at France and England, where Europa has been in the limelight recently, have these two ever tried to save face?
The Hundred Years' War between Britain and France, the Thirty Years' War, the Second Anglo-Dutch War, the War of the Spanish Succession, and the War of the Austrian Succession. The entire history of Europa is almost a history of fighting each other between Britain and France.

What now?
At most, these two bastards were talking to each other, and when the Habsburg family declared war on France, England generously expressed their support for France.

Although I don't know what the so-called "broken pot" of these two crappy things is, but judging from the fact that these two crappy brats were able to let go of their feud and join hands to deal with Habsburg, it is enough to prove that Britain and France attach great importance to the small pot .

At the same time, it is enough to prove the shamelessness of England and France.

Look at Napoleon again. As soon as Mrs. Deficit was sent to the border of Luxembourg, he launched an attack on the city of Astenf in Luxembourg, directly blocking the Austrian Emperor Franz in the city for the second time. Sending people to attack the city of Ledange, and sending people to harass the food roads of the Habsburg coalition forces, which one of these operations is shameful?
Therefore, Duke Charles thought very clearly that being shameless may not necessarily save Sweden, but the benefits of being shameless are too many.

After thinking for a while, Duke Charles went on to say: "How about this, let's first praise the existence of the little broken pot and express our willingness to join the little broken pot, and at the same time condemn the coalition forces of the French and Habsburg families who provoked the war."

When Duke Charles said this, Gustav IV couldn't help being a little more confused: "I understand your intention to join the small pot, and I also know the benefits of declaring permanent neutrality, but... condemn France and Habs Are you sure you won’t offend both of them at the same time?”

Duke Charles smiled slightly and said, "Of course, if we do this, we will offend the Habsburg coalition at most, but we will definitely not offend France, even if we blame France."

"Because the ultimate goal of France is to allow all countries to join this small pot, so that the entire Europa is within the framework jointly formulated by France and England."

"So, it doesn't matter even if we blame France, as long as we are willing to join the little pot and work under the guidance of the little pot, then France and England are our most solid backing, and they will never sit idly by Habsburg The coalition forces are attacking us."

"Otherwise, who else will join the little pot in the future? The little pot has no meaning of existence, so what's the point of starting this war between France and England?"

Looking at the still ignorant Gustav IV, Duke Charles couldn't help but smile and said: "You have to remember, as the king of Sweden, you have to consider Sweden, not any other country. If it is beneficial, then go ahead and do it boldly; if it is harmful to Sweden, then resolutely do not do it.”

Gustav IV nodded, and after pondering for a while, he suddenly raised his head, looked at Duke Charles and said, "So, do you think there is another possibility—the reason why France and England suddenly became tough? , and being able to let go of the feud, could it be because there is another stronger and more terrifying country that contributed to all of this?"

Hearing what Gustav IV said, Duke Charles was taken aback for a moment, and then showed a gratified smile: "Little Gustav, you have finally grown up and learned to think for yourself."

"Yes, behind all this, there must be a stronger and more terrifying country that contributed to all of this, because of that country's strength and terror, France and England had to put down their 200-year-old hatred and try to join forces Come and grasp the right to speak in Europa."

"And that country is exactly the Far Eastern power that France has always touted, Ming."

"The war against the Habsburg family is not only a letter of guarantee submitted by France and England to the Ming Dynasty, but also a show of their own muscles. They are trying to tell the Ming Dynasty through this war that Europa belongs to their two families, and It's not from the Ming Dynasty."

"Of course, none of this will be put on the table. Everything is done in secret."

"You see, this is politics."

A look of horror finally appeared on Gustav's face.

Politics, so dark?

After a long silence, Gustav finally couldn't help asking: "So, what about the Felson family? Their heirs were killed by Napoleon of France."

"As you said, joining the small broken pot is tantamount to falling to France. Whether it is France, the Habsburg family or the Filson family, I believe they can understand this. Then, Filson The family side..."

Duke Charles shook his head and said, "Even if they can understand it, so what?"

"Remember, little Gustav, you are the king of Sweden, and I am the Duke of Sodermanland. With me supporting you, even if the Felson family is dissatisfied, they can only hold back this tone, unless Old Felson wants to sever their family lineage."

"You have to remember that we, Sweden, are not the most powerful in Europa. There are many countries that are stronger than us. Therefore, we must learn to find a backer who can protect us."

"As long as this backer is willing to protect us, no matter how much trouble the Ferson family makes, even if they can occupy the palace, it won't change the fact that you are the king of Sweden."

"Including me saying your idea is mine, and those ministers will think that I am doing the right thing. These are the same principles."

"You see, this is politics."

Having said that, Duke Charles touched Gustav's head again, and said, "Little Gustav, you have to remember that this kind of thing that declares neutrality but falls to one side must not be brought up by you. ,do you understand?"

Gustav asked in a daze, "Why?"

Duke Charles shook his head with a smile, and said: "Because you are the king of Sweden, if it is wrong to do so, then it is my responsibility as the regent, do you understand?"

After leaving the palace, the Duke of Charles signaled Mornay to go to Paris to submit the credentials of joining the small pot on behalf of Sweden. At the same time, he borrowed the "French Newspaper" and "The Times" to publicly declare that Sweden would remain neutral permanently. , will never intervene in any war.

After the news was announced, Franz I was shocked at the time.

Franz I saw clearly that Sweden was counseled, but he didn't want to offend France and England, nor the Habsburg family.

However, Sweden is not very cowardly. The so-called neutrality is more like a joke-you are neutral, why do you join the small pot?I don't know if the Habsburg family hasn't joined the little broken pot, bastard!

What made Franz I even more upset was that as Sweden announced that it would join the small broken pot and be permanently neutral, other halls of Europe, large and small, also began to stand in line.

Some small countries that thought they had a small country and a small army chose to do the same as Sweden, announcing to join the small pot and at the same time declaring neutrality, saying that they would not intervene in the conflict between France and the Habsburg family coalition forces.

There are also some who are not strong but not weak, so they announce to join the small pot and fall to France and England, preparing to take the opportunity to expand their strength.

Anyway, they are not very optimistic about the Habsburg coalition forces——The majestic Habsburg family was actually blocked in the city of Astorf by an unknown soldier named Napoleon. How do you make people optimistic about the Habsburg coalition forces?Do you want to see it with your feet?
Franz II could not accept all this.

After convening all his confidants, Franz II said straight to the point: "The situation is very unfavorable to the Habsburg family. If no changes are made, gentlemen, guess what will happen to those French frogs and rose beef?" Treat us?"

"Should we subjugate the country? Or change the monarch? Or, hang us all on the street lamps?"

Austrian Chief Minister of the Interior Zweig shook his head and said: "His Majesty the Emperor, although the situation on the battlefield is not good for our Habsburg family, those French frogs and rose beef are not too easy."

"Now, we have the advantage of local operations, while French frogs and rose beef are on expeditions, and their logistical pressure is much greater than ours."

"So, I think as long as it is delayed until their logistics and finances collapse, the alliance between France and England will be declared broken, and the advantage is still in the hands of our Habsburg family."

And after Zweig's voice fell, Franz II broke out: "Your head was kicked by a donkey, right?"

"France is an expedition. It is true that there are logistical and financial pressures, but don't forget, the place where the battle is fought is on the territory of our Habsburg family, and the damage is all on the territory of our Habsburg family! "

"I have the advantage? What advantage do we have? Don't you even read newspapers, you idiot? You don't know what it means for the French frog and rose beef to join forces?"

"This means that their army and naval advantages will be integrated together, which means that even if the French frogs have financial problems, Rose Beef will help them!"

"If this drags on, I'm afraid it will be our Habsburg family, not the French frogs, who will suffer financial collapse!"

Looking at Franz II who was in a rage, the commander-in-chief of the cavalry, Fred Jelinek, couldn't help but stand up and said, "His Majesty calm down, I have a way, maybe it will help the current situation? "

Franz II calmed down his anger, snorted coldly and asked, "What way?"

Fred Jelinek replied: "You mentioned the newspaper just now, so you must know that the "French Newspaper" stated that the country will launch an attack on the Ottomans, and that Tsarist Russia has already launched an attack on the Ottomans. .”

"Louis XVI has been bragging in the "French Newspaper", saying that France and the Ming Dynasty are the most steadfast allies of each other, and the Ming Dynasty and Tsarist Russia are one of the five benevolent people in their little pot. Then, Can we send someone to Osman to seek Osman's help?"

"Although Osman is not a good thing, but compared with the current situation..."

Hearing this, Franz II couldn't help but nodded, and then turned his attention to Zweig: "So, who do you think should be sent to Ottoman?"

Zweig would like to say something to go on the horse - why do you have to seek Ottoman's help for a problem that can be solved by delaying tactics?
Besides, even if Habsburg is willing to unite with Ottoman, Ottoman is also willing to help the Habsburg family, but does Ottoman still have the energy?
You know, Osman is currently being beaten by Tsarist Russia, and soon there will be another Ming country to beat him, and he will be beaten twice. What can Osman use to help the Habsburg family?

But Zweig had no other choice.

At the very least, Ottoman is still able to fight with Tsarist Russia to some extent, but the Habsburg family is purely beaten. If there is no way to find foreign aid, it is estimated that the Habsburg family will really be unable to hold on.

As for seeking Ottoman's help, it would betray Europa's interests...

Stop being funny.

Although the interests of the Habsburg family and Europa overlap to a certain extent, when faced with a choice between the two, the Habsburg family must give priority to preserving the interests of their own family.

In other words, any family in Europa, including the Bourbon family, will make the same choice as the Habsburg family.

See, this is politics.

After careful consideration, Zweig bowed slightly and replied: "Your Majesty the Emperor, I think Ernest Gold can be sent as an envoy to Ottoman to discuss an alliance with Ottoman."

Franz II nodded and was about to agree, but Zweig went a step further on Fred Jelinek's proposal and made a bolder proposal.

"I think we should also send Christoph Waltz to the Ming Kingdom to express to the Ming Kingdom that our Habsburg family is willing to join the little broken pot."

"As you know, the French frogs have always had a big financial problem, and after they formed an ally with the Ming Dynasty, the French frogs' financial problems have gradually been alleviated. Up to now, they can even deal with our Habs The Fort family launched an attack."

"Besides, the guns and artillery equipped by the French frogs also came from the Ming Dynasty? Including Napoleon, who was very capable of fighting, also had the experience of being trained in the Ming Dynasty."

"There are indications that the reason why the French frogs have become powerful is entirely because of their Far East allies—if we establish an alliance with the Ming Dynasty, will the French frogs dare to attack us?"

(End of this chapter)