"Huh? I seem to have heard some rumors. Are these rumors true? God bless, that's really scary!"
Jérôme Bonaparte pretended to have no knowledge of the matter, and his tone was also filled with doubts, as if he had heard the news for the first time.
Jérôme Bonaparte's concealing attitude made Baron Hueyber "convinced" that the French president in front of him had probably reached a certain agreement with the Prussian minister. Otherwise, the president would never speak with this attitude.
It's obvious that the President is deliberately hiding his dealings with the damn Prussians.
Thinking of this, Baron Huboy couldn't help but feel a little anxious in his heart.
For a qualified diplomat, anxiety is an important obstacle that affects the diplomat's subjective analysis of things. Once a diplomat falls into anxiety, he is likely to give his opponent an opportunity to take advantage of his language, thus leading to a diplomatic crisis.
As a veteran Austrian diplomat who was deeply influenced by the diplomacy of the Metternich period, he had always harbored deep hostility towards the Kingdom of Prussia. Especially during 1848, he witnessed with his own eyes the destruction of the old German Confederation.
Among the ruins of the German Confederation, a new German Confederation emerged from a grassroots team. Of course, they called themselves the Federation. The new German Confederation was dissolved with the joint efforts of Prussian, Austrian and South German soldiers, before the Austrian Empire could wait.
After taking a breath, the Kingdom of Prussia established another alliance called the "League of Three Kings", aiming to exclude Austria from the German region and thereby complete Prussia's ambition to dominate the German region.
He knew very well that in the foreseeable future, the Austrian Empire would definitely clash with Prussia over the German issue, and small-scale frictions would most likely turn into large-scale wars.
The support of the Russian Empire was of course an essential part.
France is also an important country. If it acts rashly without the favor of the French Republic, it will definitely make the Austrian Empire difficult.
Ambassador Baron Huboy believed that it was precisely because Prime Minister Felix Schwarzenberg saw France's role as he did that he would try to win over France as much as possible and make it preferential in the future war between Prussia and Austria.
Austrian Empire.
[ps: The war mentioned here is the Omimutz Agreement of 1851. At this time, Prussia and Austria could already smell a strong smell of gunpowder, and the war could start at any time in the Principality of Hesse-Kassel. ]
If France chooses to support Prussia, then all subsequent actions of the Austrian Empire will have to take France into consideration.
What if France forms an alliance with Prussia, what if Prussia declares war on Austria, what if the Sardinian dynasty rebels again with the help of France, what if...if the above happens, the Austrian Empire may have to face a chaotic Germany
The Confederation, an eager challenger (Prussia), a powerful arbiter who was not inclined to the Austrian Empire (the French Republic), and a rebel eager to avenge his humiliation (Sardinia).
Judging from the battle reports of the Russian Imperial Army in Transylvania transmitted from the Austrian Empire, the Russian Imperial Army has long been decayed. Once these three forces start a war against the Austrian Empire at the same time, Baron Huboy can be sure that the Austrian Empire
It is very likely that it will be defeated again and again like during the Napoleonic Wars.
At the moment, Baron Huboy, who is unable to directly confront Jérôme Bonaparte, can only turn to Jerome Bonaparte based on some ideas and information he has collected about Jérôme Bonaparte in France over the past few days.
M. Bonaparte played the "peace" card. He also showed a surprised expression and said: "Mr. President, we did have some minor frictions with Prussia, but I believe that the frictions will eventually pass. Europe is with you, Nico
Under the leadership of His Majesty King Ra I, His Majesty Franz Joseph and His Majesty Victoria, peace will be restored."
"Mr. Minister, there is also King Frederick William IV of Prussia! They are also important links in maintaining peace in Europe!" Jerome Bonaparte reminded him with "kindness".
This further confirmed Huboy's judgment that Jérôme Bonaparte and the Prussian minister must have talked about something.
"Prussia?" Hubey made a gesture and said with a slightly exaggerated expression: "With their army that was defeated in two weeks? Mr. President, I think maintaining peace in Europe is not as simple as just talking. There is no way.
A country will listen to a powerless country. European peace still depends on us, and Prussia can only bully the mob."
Prussia, which you look down upon, will expel you from Germany in 17 years! Furthermore, you cannot even defeat civilians, so what qualifications do you have to speak of Prussia?
Jérôme Bonaparte complained bitterly to Baron Huboy.
He knew that qualified diplomats were not afraid of exaggerating themselves and belittling others. The original Prince Metternich accomplished his strategic goals by pulling off the tiger's skin with one hand, so that the victorious Kingdom of Prussia had to swallow Metternich.
The "bitter fruit" prepared for them by the prince himself.
Of course, after the start of the industrial revolution, the "bitter fruit" turned into a sweet fruit, which made Metternich and the Habsburg court extremely regretful.
"But Prussia is also a member of Europe, and we cannot ignore their demands!" Jérôme Bonaparte pretended to be entangled and said to Count Huboy.
"Your Excellency, I think that instead of meeting Prussia's demands, we need to restrict them!" the Prussian minister said solemnly: "In the 150-year history starting from 1700, the expansion of the Kingdom of Prussia has never stopped for a moment!
If they are allowed to continue to expand, they will inevitably become a disaster for the entire Europe!"
"But the Russian Empire is also expanding! Does your country only see Prussia? Your country seems to have been supporting the demands of the Russian Empire!" Jérôme Bonaparte immediately pointed out Baron Huboy's theoretical conviction and said.
"This..." Baron Huboy didn't know how to respond to Jerome Bonaparte for a while.
As the "traditional" ally of the Habsburgs, the Russian Empire has been trying its best to march towards Constantinople. This is undoubtedly the most terrifying thing for the Habsburgs, which means that they are very likely to
It is possible to fall into the siege of the Russian Empire and be forced to become a vassal of the Russian Empire during his lifetime.
Insightful people in the Austrian Empire (such as Prince Metternich) have been trying to use diplomatic means to block their steps within the framework of the Holy Alliance, but after a revolution, all efforts will come to nothing.
The Russian Empire has obtained control of the Danube Principality as it wished, and the next step is to instigate the Greek Kingdom to cooperate with the outside world to penetrate the Balkans.
"Our country also does not want to see the Russian Empire attacking cities and territories unscrupulously. I can assure you that the Austrian Empire will not support the actions of the Russian Empire!" Huboy hurriedly explained to Jerome Bonaparte, and then
He added: "Of course, these words come from my heart, and I will only tell them in front of a leader like you who has the blood of a great man! Once I leave the Elysee Palace, I will not admit these words at all."
Based on the subsequent series of foreign policies of the Austrian Empire, Jérôme Bonaparte chose to believe Count Huboy's words.
The Austrian Empire's first priority was not to defend France, or even Prussia.
Instead, they were prepared to guard against the greedy giant bear located to the east of them.
Jérôme Bonaparte nodded slightly, just like Baron Huboy, and he played the "friendly" card to Jérôme Bonaparte: "Your Excellency, France and Austria have inherited from the Bourbon dynasty (referring to Louis
16) and became allies. In the process, we experienced the empire founded by your uncle, the restored Kingdom of Bourbon and the Kingdom of Orleans. Our country has established good diplomatic relations with them! The Austrian Empire also does not exclude the establishment of good relations with the French Republic.
Diplomatic relations, we are willing to accept the French Republic as a member of the new order and jointly safeguard European peace!"
You are worthy of being the heir of an opportunist! Even if Metternich has left long ago, your foreign policy is still inseparable from him.
Jérôme Bonaparte silently approved of Metternich's opportunistic and pragmatic diplomatic strategy.
"The French Republic is also willing to establish good diplomatic relations with every country in Europe. We stand under the same blue sky, breathe the same breath, and share the same fate..." Jérôme Bonaparte once again copied the impressive words from his previous life.
Drowsy diplomatic nonsense, and then changed the subject: "France longs for peace, but we are also not afraid of war. Regarding certain historical issues, we hope to discuss with Germany's responsible neighbors and redraw the borders.
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Jérôme Bonaparte finally expressed his ambition in front of Minister Baron Huboy.
Minister Baron Huboy also instantly understood what Jérôme Bonaparte meant.
Baron Huboy, who was given full authority to handle French foreign affairs by Felix Schwarzenberg, immediately said: "The Austrian Empire enthusiastically supports the request of the French Republic. Certain areas to be negotiated do need to be divided to a certain extent."
For Baron Huboy, the land in the German region is not the land of the Austrian Empire. Oral trafficking does not have any psychological burden on him. He also believes that Felix Schwarzenberg is far away in Austria.
I will definitely agree with what he is doing now.
"If the Austrian Empire is willing to support the demands of the French Republic, then the French Republic is also willing to establish friendly diplomatic relations with the Austrian Empire."