The War Court and Lap Pillow, Austria's Mandate of Heaven

Chapter 1526: Anti-Austrian Alliance (Part )

"The German nation will ultimately suffer if we fight among ourselves. If it is just to prolong our survival, I don't want to be a sinner of the nation."

Although the others present did not express their opinions clearly, it was clear from the flickering looks in their eyes that no one was willing to carry out this plan.

In this age of nations, especially in a region like Europe where there are so many nations, it is impossible to say that they have no sense of national pride at all.

The charge of being a national criminal is a serious one. Although he could flee to the United States, this stain could not be washed away, and he would become a target of assassination by nationalists.

The nationalists in the 19th century were not just talking nonsense. Royal families and politicians of various countries could become targets of assassination. The largest assassination group in history was these nationalists.

But Bismarck smiled.

"Minister Ron. You are right. If we can't change anything, we might as well become Austrians."

Hearing Bismarck's wild words, Prince Shotgun's face turned blue and red, and he really wanted to strangle this madman to death.

However, due to the rumors about Bismarck, such as the 27 duels, such data was extremely crazy even for the martial Prussian military.

So Prince Shotgun decided it would be better not to provoke such people.
Everyone present was a big shot and could talk nonsense, but Werner von Siemens was just a former artillery lieutenant. He didn't want to be inexplicably involved in some terrible incident before he even made any money.

“Be careful with your words”

Bismarck just continued speaking as if he hadn't heard.

"The great powers could not accept the Austrian Empire unifying Germany because they were too big. But Prussia is different. Our ambitions are not that big.

We only need North Germany, we can give up the Netherlands, Denmark and Belgium, we will not threaten anyone, and Europe will become more balanced because of us. "

"Then the British will definitely support us. After all, this is in line with their continental balance of power policy."

Werner von Siemens said.

"Okay. You know more about politics than I do, but how do we form an anti-Austrian alliance? You should remember what happened in Hesse. It took the Austrians only a few hours from deciding to send troops to resolving the battle.

The Austrian Empire now has more than 500,000 standing troops, while we have less than 100,000 standing troops in the eastern region.

We are surrounded by Austrian minions. If Austria decides to take action, we won't even have time to recruit soldiers.

When Austria has beaten Prussia to a pulp, will the other great powers still be willing to send troops to help us? And what will we get then?"

Albrecht von Roon's judgment was very pessimistic, but it also reflected to a certain extent the huge gap in military strength between the two sides.

"Aren't our rails different from those of the Austrians?"

Prince Shotgun was horrified at Ron's judgment. Although he knew that Prussia could not defeat Austria at that time, he was shocked to hear such a huge gap from a Prussian general.

"Your Excellency, I told you that we are surrounded by minions of the Austrian Empire. Austria's railways are different from ours, but they are connected to us and can even enter the suburbs of Berlin without any hindrance."

At this time, only superpowers and small countries in the German Confederation dared to build train stations in the city center.

After listening to Ron's explanation, Prince Shotgun couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. But it was unrealistic to demolish the railway, even though he hated this kind of transportation that could not reflect his status.

However, railways are so convenient that a journey that used to take several weeks or even one or two months to travel by land and water now only takes one or two days.

He traveled all the way from Neuchâtel to Berlin by train. If it were in the past, it would take him at least 4 weeks, and ordinary people would even take to weeks. It would be an epic journey, but now it only takes one day. "That's why I need your help. Now is not the time to form an anti-Austrian alliance, so we can only do it in the form of a secret agreement, just for an opportunity."

"Just for a chance, do you know how much risk we are taking?"

Albrecht von Rohn sneered.

"If we don't gamble now, then we really have no chance at all. You all feel the oppression of the Austrian Empire, but what about the people?
You feel that the emperor of the Austrian Empire did nothing and even suppressed radical nationalists.

But do you think the Austrian Empire really had no ambition? Did the Austrian Empire really do nothing? This kind of subtle invasion is even more terrifying. If you ask anyone on the streets of Berlin, if the Austrians come, will they choose to fight to the death or be obedient citizens of Austria? "

As soon as Bismarck said this, the whole room fell silent.

Not to mention ordinary people on the streets of Berlin, even those who consider themselves patriots would not have the slightest desire to resist, and might even think that being an Austrian is not a bad thing.

After all, the Austrian emperor was quite benevolent, the system was relatively sound, and there were more opportunities for development. They would not lose anything by becoming Austrians, and they might even be able to do better than they are now.

But if they choose to confront, the emperor's rage causing millions of deaths is no joke. After all, they have witnessed it with their own eyes, and countless countries have publicized it.

They didn't know what happened to the Hungarians in the Austrian Empire, but they remembered the fate of the Jews in Germany vividly.

Countless Jewish families that were usually out of reach became prisoners overnight and were sent to the other side of the world.

It was said to be a resolution of the German Confederation, but everyone knew that it was an order from the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I.

There have been countless expulsions of Jews in Germany in history, but none as crazy as the one committed by the National Assembly.

Franz Joseph I was quite merciful and pardoned most of the Jews. He only sentenced them to exile and even found a piece of land for them.

But what if the order issued by Franz Joseph I was a massacre? It must have been the most insane massacre in history, even more terrible than the Mongol invasion of the West?

The Jews have always been called "the cancer of humanity", but in just a few years, few people in Germany mentioned this statement anymore, and some people even began to sympathize with the plight of the Jews.

The one who was most shaken among them was Shotgun William. He now began to doubt why he had to make an enemy of such an opponent. It seemed that it would be a good idea for him to stay in Neuchâtel.

"Okay! Let's make a bet!"

Albrecht von Roon was the first to break the silence.

"Okay, I'll follow suit!"

Others followed suit, but Prince Shotgun remained silent for a long time.

Bismarck said as he looked at the somewhat distraught Prince Shotgun.

"Prince William."

"what?"

Prince Shotgun suddenly woke up.

“We need your help.”