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

Chapter 1546 Metternich's Doubts
In fact, Mexico’s geographical and natural environment is no worse than that of the United States, and is even stronger than the original thirteen North American states.

Especially in mining and agriculture, it is so blessed that it cannot be more blessed. If I have to make a metaphor, it is a combination of Saudi Arabia and Brazil.

It controls two oceans, has its own natural harbor network, and has its own system of waterways. Its population once approached 7 million, which is not a big deal in Europe and Asia, but in North and South America, Mexico has a larger population than Brazil (third), Argentina (fifth), and Canada (fourth) combined.

The dominant ethnic group accounts for more than 60% of the population, and it adopts the presidential system which has been most praised by later generations.

In addition, there are a large number of legacies left by the Aztec Dynasty and the Spanish Kingdom.

The so-called foundations of a powerful country were all missing, but in the end, it could not even become a second-rate power, let alone join the ranks of the great powers, and finally became a pile of dog shit.

This is naturally inseparable from Mexico's elite class.

These people in high positions who hold privileges and have abundant resources are so selfish, short-sighted and stupid that their actions have reached an outrageous level.

Franz actually looked down on Tassan Anna's ability and character, but in the star-studded Mexico, he showed the brilliance of humanity.

Metternich was surprised by Willy Roberts' answer, but he just thought it was Willy Roberts' prejudice. How could there be a country where all the top leaders are idiots?

"So what do you think we should do now?"

What Metternich asked about was, of course, the unrest in California caused by Tasan Anna's reluctance to renew his contract. Willy Roberts was well aware of this. At this time, the Mexicans had surpassed the Irish to become San Francisco's biggest trouble.

"Demand that the Mexican government repay its debts. At least stop paying taxes to Mexico. Let Tasan Anna come to us on his own initiative, otherwise you will never see the president, and the promises you get will never be fulfilled."

"If we cut off the tax supply, will Tasan Anna become even more alienated from us?"

“Sir, I know you are a great diplomat who has won honor for our country at the negotiation table for decades, but if you continue to reduce Mexican taxes, the Mexicans will never return to the negotiation table.

If this most basic problem is not solved, then nothing else can be achieved.”

Willy Roberts had great respect for Metternich, even to the point of worshipping him.

However, judging from Metternich's performance in North America, he felt that it was absolutely wrong to say that Metternich was conservative. After all, Metternich's reforms in California were not conservative at all.

But in terms of diplomacy alone, he was not used to the local environment. Things that were easy for a small country noble and a small figure like Willy Roberts to understand seemed difficult for a big figure like Metternich to understand.

"Mr. Roberts, don't you think you are forcing Tassan Anna to go against us? And if Tassan Anna loses our support, will Mexico fall into a new round of civil war?"

Willy Roberts said with a shrug.

"Sir, that's something the Mexicans should worry about. We are stronger than the Mexicans. Tassan Anna can't even deal with those gangsters and bandits, so why would he go against us?"

Metternich shook his head.

"Mr. Roberts, you have given too little thought. If a civil war breaks out in Mexico, the Austrian Empire will suffer the most.

That is why we support the government of Tassan Anna in trying to maintain order in Mexico, and we may even send troops to help him put down the rebellion.

Moreover, the Austrian Empire is currently in a period of development and needs colonies to support it. The surrounding powers are eyeing us covetously. Your Majesty does not want us to be involved in any war. "

"There won't be a war. The Mexicans will give in! There's no chance they can win."

Willy Roberts apparently had enough confidence in the military strength of the Austrian Empire in California, but this was not what Metternich wanted.

"That's enough, get out." Willy Roberts wanted to say something else, but Metternich waved his hand again.

"As you command, my lord."

When Willy Roberts left, Metternich sighed.

Officials throughout the California colony advocated using debt to coerce Mexico into submission through force.

He had also previously asked Archduke Karl Ferdinand and his staff that with the current military strength of the Austrian Empire in Mexico, it would not be a problem to defeat the Mexican government forces.

Even if there had not been the previous civil wars and the American invasion, Mexico would have only had one black brigade that was truly combat-capable.

The infantry brigade composed of freed black slaves was Tasan Anna's trump card. This unit was loyal only to Tasan Anna personally and had achieved impressive results in many civil wars.

Initially, these blacks may have been motivated by gratitude to their liberator, Tasan Anna, and a desire to protect their homes after receiving property and land.

However, as time went on, in order to gain a firmer control over the legion, Tasan Anna began to win over these blacks, rewarding them with large amounts of money, wine and meat, giving them privileges, and even deliberately sheltering them in order to win their hearts.

Tasan Anna's favor went down the throat of the army like strong liquor, and soon the last bit of sanity of the black soldiers was burned out.

They paraded through the streets all day long, wearing colorful costumes and singing loudly songs made up of dirty words and obscene jokes.

These drunk guys always come in groups and rob, steal and beat innocent passers-by with impunity.

They would often attack villages and passers-by in the name of suppressing rebellion. The victims' belongings would be looted, and then the black soldiers would play some disgusting little games, where they would make people fight against each other, or against wild beasts, or something else.

Of course, in addition to fighting each other, there may be some more disgusting things.
Tassan Anna was their protective umbrella, and even to pay tribute to Napoleon, Tassan Anna gave these blacks a special number - the Mexican Foreign Legion.

These black soldiers were indeed loyal to Tasan Anna. Even though they were fellow black people, anyone who dared to disobey or question the president would be physically killed.

After eliminating all those who still had a conscience, these black soldiers became efficient killing machines.

They once punished anyone they met in the rebellious area by pulling out their tongues, and finally scared the leader of a rebellious family to death with five sacks of tongues attached to tubes.

Although the black legion was invincible in Mexico, Archduke Karl Ferdinand did not really take this motley crowd seriously.

Many officers of the Austrian Empire had long been disgusted with this, and if given the chance they would be willing to wipe out these stains from the world.

The real question has never been how to defeat Mexico, but how to maintain stability and how to rule this land.

Mexico's territory is too large. According to official estimates of the Austrian Empire, at least half a million troops are needed to effectively rule it and completely eliminate the rebellion.

This is also why the Mexican Civil War was fought again and again, but it seemed that the rebels could never be killed.

Metternich knew that the old methods were not working, and that the young people's approaches were too arbitrary and lacked buffer and tolerance.

In the end, Metternich could only throw this doubt to Franz. Franz made a metaphor that traditional European diplomacy was more about the exchange of interests, collusion, and the sharing of social resources, which was more like officialdom.

Even if you overturn the table, you don't necessarily have to kill the other party. In fact, you should dare to overturn the table in order to gain greater benefits, higher status, and more say.

But North America is different
(End of this chapter)