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Chapter 1566 Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages

Zeng Yunfeng looked at Gris Allen with a half-smile, he couldn't believe that Gris Allen didn't feel anything about the Sophie he said.

If he didn't feel it at all, it would be very unwise for him to be so easily involved in the Prussian war by this capable and courageous guy under Zeng Yunfeng.

At least for now, he has absolutely no reason to do so.

"Tell me the truth, do you have any affection for this Sophie?"

An unnatural expression appeared on Gris Allen's face again. He hesitated for a moment before he said: "One thing, to tell you the truth, Sophie and I actually entered into a marriage contract very early. Although it was a family political marriage, we Actually, I really have a crush on her, but I don't want to drag her down."

"Her father's status in the Kingdom of Prussia is not that prominent, and her mother is even more eager to marry Sophie into a powerful family so as to continue their wealth."

"And I can't do that at all!"

Zeng Yunfeng looked at Gris Allen in front of him, "Then do you want to?"

Gris Allen raised his head sharply, and seeing Zeng Yunfeng's somewhat teasing eyes, Gris Allen hesitated for a while, "Boss, we shouldn't get involved in the Austrian succession war!"

The War of Austrian Succession mentioned by Gris Allen refers to the two wars in Silesia, but from the Prussian side, it is the Silesian War.

Because Prussia's ultimate goal in fighting the Austrian succession war was to win Silesia.

One of the most outstanding advantages of Silesia is worth capturing by these countries, especially Frederick II, that is, Silesia has a huge textile industry.

After that, Silesia even occupied a quarter of the tax revenue source of the Kingdom of Prussia. This can be said to be a very big temptation. It is no wonder that Frederick II could bear it.

Therefore, Frederick II did not hesitate to intervene in this Austrian succession war.

You must know that at present, the Holy Roman Empire is almost extinct, and the emperor is just a name, and no one will really love the emperor.

Frederick II had absolutely no need to intervene in this war of succession to the throne, but he did, precisely because Silesia was such a tempting fat that no one would let it go before their eyes. Opportunity for a piece of fat.

At this time, Poland is still a powerful kingdom. Poland and Lithuania form a kingdom. The former seat of Prussia was once a state under the Kingdom of Poland.

Later, because of the succession event, Prussia finally joined the Holy Roman Empire.

As far as the ownership of these European states is concerned, it is still quite chaotic, and even enclaves often appear in the territories of various countries on the land.

Territories stretching east and west are also common and understandable.

After Frederick II got Silesia, he did not continue to attack the city. You must know that he is fully capable of continuing, but he decisively withdrew from the Silesian War.

You must know that at present, the Silesian War is not completely over, but Frederick II withdrew without hesitation.

At this time, Frederick II has led his army out of the War of Austrian Succession.

He even used this time to accumulate strength for the development of his country, and there was a full ten years of peace in the middle.

The accumulation of these ten years also accumulated huge power for the subsequent Seven Years War.

He also made enough political and military capital in this Silesian War.

He successfully defended the territory gained from the first Silesian War. In this war, Prussia did not participate in the whole process. They only fought one front, one back and two paragraphs. The purpose was to annex Austrian Silesia. Province.

For Prussia, this is their purpose.

In this war, Frederick personally led the army. He showed his military talents in several battles and won the hearts of the army and the people.

In the following time, Frederick II judged the situation and withdrew from the war, choosing to sit on the sidelines, and because of this, he won a ten-year period of peace and construction for the Kingdom of Prussia, which shows that Frederick II's vision is very forward-looking.

During these ten years of recuperation, Frederick II not only prepared the army, but also devoted himself to developing the economy. He also chose to make friends with the United Kingdom and ensure that the British territory of Hanover in Germany was not violated.

But this also angered France, which competed with Britain for overseas colonies. This move also angered Austrian Grand Duke Maria Theresa. Elizabeth even chose to cooperate with King Louis XV of France, and gradually put a diplomatic rope around Prussia's neck, and Austria also began to actively prepare to recover Silesia.

The situation after Prussia would become increasingly serious, and Frederick II had to choose to unite with the British.

During the Seven Years War, they even chose to stand on the side of the British. You must know that this is very risky.

In these two Silesian wars, Prussia undoubtedly gained huge benefits, but it also paid a huge price diplomatically.

Seeing this situation, Frederick II decided to strike first, and the Seven Years' War began.

In the ensuing Seven Years' War, Frederick II led his troops into the electorate of Saxony. After that, Prussia fought three neighboring powers at the same time, namely Austria, France and Russia.

After seven years of war, Prussia was almost on the verge of subjugation, but Frederick II still stubbornly kept the territory gained in the two Silesian Wars.

This also allowed Prussia to become one of the five European giants after the war. The other four European giants were Austria, France, Britain and Russia, and Prussia became one of them.

After this war, Prussia went through more than ten years of keeping a low profile. After that, Frederick II launched a war again and divided up Prussia's original master, Poland.

Among those who participated in the partition of Poland was Catherine II.

Prussia annexed Polish Prussia from it, that is, West Prussia. Since then, Frederick II has become Frederick the Great.

It can be said that Ekaterina and King Frederick II of Prussia helped each other. Whether it was the battle to carve up Poland or the Seven Years' War, both sides cooperated very tacitly.

Zeng Yunfeng attaches great importance to the initial development period of the current Ekaterina, and Gris Allen has this relationship with Ekaterina.

He had already begun to think of Gris Allen in his heart. You must know that after Ekaterina married to Russia, her married life was not so good, at least her husband Peter was not very happy to see her.

When this Mr. Peter met with the Prussian envoy at the end of the Seven Years War, he mocked and humiliated Ekaterina face to face.

It shows that the relationship between their husband and wife is not so harmonious, and at this moment, Gris Allen is undoubtedly likely to become the third party between Ekaterina and the Russian crown prince.

Gris Allen may even participate in dividing up Russia's interests. Even if Russia's interests cannot be divided up, it can also help Zeng Yunfeng obtain some Olympic aid.

If Gris Allen was only sought after in the upper aristocratic circle at the beginning, then if he can catch up with these two lines, there is no doubt that Gris Allen will get great help in the subsequent communication process in the European continent .

After all, simply falling to the Prussian or British side may bring some dangers. The current situation in Prussia is a clear proof that the crisis has always been in the process of brewing.

During the Seven Years' War, the Kingdom of Prussia was not feeling well, and it was almost destroyed.

Because of the siege by several countries, Prussia was exhausted, and Zeng Yunfeng couldn't consider the danger, so he didn't get any melons and put himself in it.

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