"Austro-Hungarian Empire!"
After spitting out these words, Benjamin said.
"In this alliance, the biggest differences are between Austria and Russia. In order to make its foreign aggression and expansion famous, Russia's usual tactic is to talk about the Slavs, often encouraging and inciting the Slavs in the Ottoman Empire and Eastern Europe.
They started to cause trouble, and then took the opportunity to send troops to expand in the name of "liberating the Slavs" and "protecting the Orthodox Christians."
Holding the cigar, Benjamin sneered.
"However, half of the people in the Austrian Empire are Slavs, and the dominant positions are dominated by Germans and Hungarians. They unscrupulously exclude and suppress the Slavs. In this case, under such circumstances, Austria, including the later formed
The Austria-Hungary Empire was even more wary of Russia. They were worried that Russia would use the excuse of protecting the Slavic independence movement to break into Central Europe and subvert the empire. If so, the whole of Europe might belong to Russia. Because of the constant conflicts between the Slavs, Russia and Austria
Relations have continued to deteriorate. This is also the fundamental reason why Austria stood on our side in the Crimean War."
The reason why Britain has been able to implement its balancing policy in Europe has always been to use the contradictions between European countries to serve the real European policy. The contradictions and conflicts between European countries have existed for a long time, and even cannot be solved.
Reconciled.
This is also the fundamental reason why even if European countries understand the British conspiracy, they are willing to be driven by it?
"In other words, we need to intensify the conflict between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Russian Empire?"
"Yes, only by making full use of the contradictions between European countries and focusing on their differences can we create a divided Europe."
"That's the Balkans! Although Austria's desire for aggression and expansion in the Balkans is far less than Russia's, the reorganized Austro-Hungarian Empire has begun to turn its attention to the Balkans again in order to regain its status as a great power. Russia has also coveted the Balkans for a long time.
."
Stanley thought for a while and then said.
"We can incite conflicts between the two countries on the Balkans issue. Perhaps, we can support Austria in occupying the Balkans. Once it occupies the Balkans, the conflict with Russia will be intensified. This is how we disintegrate the "Four Emperors"
Alliance” opportunity.”
Benjamin nodded and said.
"A Balkan can not only trigger a war between Russia and Austria, but the large number of Slavs in the Balkans will only increase the divisions within Austria. Even if Austria wins the war with our support, it will not be able to rise.
, threatens our interests in the Mediterranean, after all, internal chaos will restrict Austria's development."
It has to be said that Benjamin, who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire, was definitely an extremely outstanding politician, and his vision was definitely sharp. Not only could he see that the Balkans could leverage the relationship between Austria and Russia, but he could also see that the Balkans could leverage the relationship between Austria and Russia.
For Austria, it is just poison! Not only will it not strengthen his power, it will even bring him down.
"What about Türkiye?"
Alexander, as Minister of the Navy, asked, after all, the Balkans belong to Türkiye.
"Türkiye, just Türkiye."
In the political games of big countries, small countries have always been betrayed. Of course they are also sacrificed. No big country will care about their interests. Even if they say they are friendly, they will be betrayed at any time when necessary.
other side.
"If successful, the "Four Emperors Alliance" will become the "Two Emperors Alliance". France and the Ming Dynasty... are just threats!"
A smile finally appeared on Benjamin's face, and he smoked his cigar quite proudly. How could he not be proud? Because at this moment, the most difficult problem faced by the British Empire in recent decades was solved.
"However, all this will take time, and we still have to solve Tokyo's problems."
Stanley once again returned to the topic.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, we have received a diplomatic note from the Ming Empire. The Ming Empire has decided to file a complaint with the International Court of Justice against the British and American invasion of its dependent countries, which resulted in a large number of casualties among Japanese civilians."
The public law of all nations is not as good as a few cannons. Such accusations are certainly meaningless. However, what big countries need is not just the threat of force. They also need the support of public opinion.
"International Tribunal?"
Benjamin's brows immediately wrinkled, and then he said.
"Did we kill the female emperor of Japan?"
In the past period of time, newspapers in many European countries have reported on the tragic death of the Japanese Empress, including of course British newspapers. Perhaps few people would really care about Japan, but the death of the Empress did make the Royal Navy
And the British government has suffered unprecedented accusations. After all, such humiliating killings are simply testing the bottom line of human morality.
Moreover, they claim to be a civilized world.
What atrocities did the military of the civilized world commit in Japan?
It is killing women and babies, it is a random massacre of people. It is even conceivable that in the near future, when the Japanese issue is submitted to the International Court of Justice for discussion, all the newspapers in the UK will publish the atrocities committed by the British army in Japan.
.
At that time, the gentlemen in Parliament will definitely accuse him - accusing him of connivance that led to the massacre. Of course, the opposition parties will accuse him and attack him on the high-sounding grounds of basic morality of the civilized world.
"I'm afraid only God knows this. So far I have not received any reply saying that someone in the Royal Navy needs to be responsible for this matter."
Alexander was not protecting his men, but because... the British army closest to the incident site was a full mile away.
"This is really a trouble, but it's just a trouble, um..."
After thinking for a while, Benjamin said.
"To a certain extent, Japan's value to Britain has almost no meaning, and the British Parliament will definitely not agree, because Japan and the Ming Empire have a direct conflict. Well, the essence of diplomacy is compromise, that is, through compromise
Through negotiations, both parties finally reached a consensus that we can resolve the Tokyo issue with Ming Dynasty through negotiations. There is absolutely no need to discuss it in Europe for an Asian country that is not worth mentioning."
The reason why Benjamin made this decision was because he did not want the "Tokyo Crisis" to become a weapon in the mouth of politicians. Instead of causing an uproar in the international courts in Europe over the death of the Japanese Empress and the massacre of civilians,
If it harms his personal reputation, it is better to resolve it directly through negotiation.
In fact, there are no more choices for Britain. After all, when the "Four Nations Alliance" shows their strength, Britain, which is weak on its own, will break out against the Ming Dynasty and even declare war on the Four Nations.
"I think the fleet's mission has been completed!"
Just as Benjamin finished speaking, there was a knock on the door of the office, and then his secretary hurried in and delivered a telegram.
"Sir, there is an urgent message from the Governor-General of India."
After receiving the telegram and reading it, Benjamin shouted violently.
"Fuck... Damn the Ming Empire, do they want to go to war with Britain?"
(End of chapter)
This chapter has been completed!