Putting aside disputes and jointly developing... well, now it should be called joint carving up!
I have to say that these eight words are definitely a major initiative in the field of diplomacy. If there is blind entanglement and controversy, it is absolutely impossible to reach consensus on some issues.
But if the disputes between the two sides are temporarily put aside, there may be new breakthroughs.
Of course, differences will always have to be resolved in the end. There is a saying that goes back to ancient times when you are poor and you put aside your disputes, but when you are rich you always put aside disputes.
Only a man who can bend and stretch is a true husband.
Of course, everyone is just putting aside some big differences for the time being. After all, everyone wants to get a mouthful of fat from Turkey.
In the next few days, the foreign ministers of the four empires sat in this conference room. They fought over the distance on the map, trying to fight for more land for each other. In their writings, Ottoman
The empire's lands were divided again and again.
Such spoils-sharing meetings are not uncommon in history.
In this world where the weak eat the strong, the weak are meant to be divided.
During the long negotiations, the Austro-Hungarian Empire obtained most of the Balkans as they wished, including Bosnia and Herzegovina and all the territory up to Albania. As a condition of compromise, they agreed to the complete independence of Serbia. At the same time, Russia proposed the establishment of a Great Depression
The request of the Kingdom of Bulgaria was also recognized.
Of course, for Russia, what is their most important reward? It is that they gained the right to freely enter and exit the Mediterranean - they not only got Constantinople, but also northern Asia Minor and the Caucasus.
Of course, as the leader of the alliance, France's rewards were also generous. They not only received Palestine, Syria and Mesopotamia, but also the Red Sea coastal areas.
During the Spoils Division Conference, the Austro-Hungarian Empire not only obtained the southern region of Asia Minor but also obtained another piece of land - Egypt. Of course, it was not just an annexation, but a protectorate of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
As for what Ming Dynasty got?
From Kuwait City to the south of the Persian Gulf coast, in order to divide the sphere of influence with France, they directly changed a straight line from northwest to southeast in the middle of the Arabian Peninsula. Since then, the two sides have completed the division of the Arabian Peninsula.
And this is the result that Emperor Zhu Da wants. After all, most of those lands are deserts. Although desolate, there is endless wealth buried underground.
Of course, a more wonderful place is that the population there is too sparse, and there are only some Bedouins living in the oasis in the desert.
how many?
There are so few that they can be ignored. If necessary, they can be relocated from the local area.
Of course, this is not the most important thing for Ming Dynasty. The most important point is that the three countries support Ming Dynasty's "ownership expansion" of most of the land in Africa. To a certain extent, Ming Dynasty and them completed the division of Africa.
In fact, compared to them, the rewards Ming Dynasty received were undoubtedly the least. Countries around the world in this era have no idea about Africa at all. That land can neither be used as a dumping market - the local residents are barbaric and poor, nor can it be used as a mature land.
The source of resources - apart from ivory and black slaves, there are no other resources. Moreover, the local natural environment is harsh and various tropical diseases are prevalent, which also limits the colonial activities of Europeans in the area.
Historically, it was because of the continuous expansion of Germany and France in Africa that threatened British interests that the "Berlin Conference" was convened and the spheres of influence in Africa were divided. Now for France
, as far as Russia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire are concerned, Turkey is the real fat.
At the meeting, they each got what they wanted. Austria-Hungary got the Balkans they dreamed of, while Russia got the "homeland of the Roman Empire" they dreamed of. France got the Holy Land they needed.
And what about Ming Dynasty?
Of course, he got everything he needed. Not just oil from the Persian Gulf, but a four-nation alliance bound together by the Treaty of Vienna. The four-nation alliance treaty was secret, but from the moment he signed it,
It was no longer a secret treaty. In addition to the additional secret treaty to carve up the Ottoman Empire, the news of the signing of the Treaty of Vienna soon caused a sensation in Europe.
For a time, all European countries were surprised. Faced with this unprecedented treaty, what is the core of this treaty's disclosure?
That is, if other countries declare war on any of the four countries, it means declaring war on the Ming Dynasty, France, Russia, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. They will declare war on hostile countries at the same time for the sake of collective security and world peace.
what does that mean?
Everyone knows what this means, which means that the four most powerful empires in the world have formed a tight alliance.
Of course, the most powerful means second only to the United Kingdom. In the past, their power was far inferior to that of the United Kingdom, but what happens when their powers are bundled together?
Everyone is very aware that the signing of the Treaty of Vienna actually, to some extent, disintegrated the Vienna system that brought peace to Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.
In other words, the continental balancing policy that the British had worked hard for half a century completely went bankrupt with the signing of the Treaty of Vienna.
Who is this treaty aimed at?
Everyone knows it very well, but they are more concerned about the content of the additional treaties of this treaty. Although they do not know whether there are additional secret treaties, everyone believes that every treaty has additional secret contents.
But who will this treaty target?
One thing that is certain is that the signing of the treaty must be aimed at Britain, the world's leader. They formed an alliance just to confront Britain.
But what about beyond that?
Every country has its own guesses. Just like the North German Federation believed that the secret treaty was aimed at itself, the Turks would certainly believe that the secret treaty was aimed at them. The British were no exception.
As a result, London newspapers used the term "the greatest diplomatic failure in history" to describe the signing of the Treaty of Vienna, and British diplomats even tried to form alliances in various activities.
Of course this takes time.
"Time is on our side."
When Emperor Zhu Da signed his name on the treaty, he smiled and said to Zuo Zhongtang.
"Well, with this treaty, we can win the whole world,"
It took almost two years. With the help of the Ming Dynasty and France, France, Russia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire finally boarded a pirate ship.
This ship was built by the Ming Dynasty. It was a pirate ship whose ultimate goal was to disintegrate the British world empire. It was easy to get on and hard to get off.
"Now they are all on our ship. Turkey is the ticket to board this ship. As long as the big guys take the meat into their mouths and think about letting them spit it out, there is absolutely no chance! The British...
"
Emperor Zhu Da laughed loudly and said.
"They will never tolerate Austria-Hungary occupying Egypt, France occupying Mesopotamia, and Russia occupying Constantinople, so at least at this point the alliance is stable."
The best part about this plan?
It is difficult for any country to get off this ship at night after getting on this ship. Because what they want to get is what they dream of, and what the United Kingdom is trying its best to oppose.
Since the British would not support their claim to those lands, it was impossible for them to urinate in the same pot as the British. In this way, there was naturally no possibility of disembarking.
"But Your Majesty, Britain is currently conducting secret negotiations with Prussia, Italy and other countries, which of course includes Turkey. They will also form an alliance against us."
Zuo Zongtang reminded him.
"The reason why the British are able to look forward to their opponents on the continent again and again is precisely because they are good at forming broad alliances. Now we are only slightly ahead of them. Who knows what changes will happen in a few years?
"
This is what Zuo Zhongtang is most worried about. Perhaps the Ming Dynasty can form a broad alliance of its own, but the British can also do the same thing.
"The British can do this, but now, time is on our side."
Once again, Emperor Zhu Da said with some pride.
"The ability of any alliance must first be threatened, and this threat must be realistic. They must be speculating about what is in our alliance treaty now? The Prussians and Turks can feel the threat, but
They are not yet convinced that they will not easily jump on the British chariot. Especially when the UK cannot give them too many promises, what kind of promises will the UK give them? As we all know, the UK relies on betrayal.
It started as an ally.”
Emperor Zhu Da lit up a cigar quite proudly, took two puffs, and then said slowly.
"For so many years, the role played by the British as an "offshore balancer" has long exhausted their credibility. No one will believe the British until the last moment."
What does it mean to be self-inflicted? The British perfectly interpret this sentence. The British's sway in diplomacy for the sake of interests has left them with almost no diplomatic credibility.
All countries know that they are dealing with the UK, but it is only based on interests. If the UK cannot provide sufficient benefits, or cannot speak at the last moment, no one will believe them.
"And next, do we need some actions? To confuse the UK and other countries and make them believe that our so-called secret treaty is not aimed at them."
This chapter has been completed!