Chapter 1314 Breakthrough

"Please tell me."

Lord Derby said this with a wry smile.

“The alliance between the Austrian Empire and Russia was only unbreakable on the surface; in reality, the two countries never reached an agreement on the ownership of the Balkan lands.

This time Russia declared war on the Ottoman Empire not because the Ottoman Empire really did something."

"Of course it can't be the Ottomans' problem. It's too late for them to avoid the war now."

Viscount Stratford sneered.

"But it's even less likely to be to support our allies!"

Palmerston said in a stern tone that he did not like being interrupted, but he was also aware that he was at odds with the Prime Minister, and that his tasks had failed one after another. Now he had become a marginal figure and could no longer boss people around as he had in the past.

"Because the Austrian Empire had no idea about the Russians' actions, they were as shocked as we were. Many people in the Austrian Empire's upper echelons expressed fear and distrust of Russia's unilateral actions.

Russia was skeptical about the Austrian Empire maintaining a large anti-bandit force in Transylvania. After all, it usually did not take so many people, let alone so much time, to suppress bandits.

Perhaps the Austrians just wanted to find an excuse to station troops in the Balkans. Moreover, the Austrian Empire had close relations with Greece, and Russia and Greece were competitors in the Balkans.

All three parties want to compete for the legacy of the Ottoman Empire, and this is their conflict of interest.

In addition, the Russians never gave up on infiltrating Wallachia, even when it was under Austrian control.

This shows that the contradictions between the Austrians and the Russians are irreconcilable. If we give them a little provocation, they will start fighting among themselves. "

Palmerston also tried his best. Repeated failures made him feel that the world was bleak. Fortunately, although the country was unfortunate, the politicians were fortunate, and at least there would be no shortage of opportunities to turn things around.

"That's right, but how can we do that? Should we tell the Austrians that the Russians are going to harm them?"

Earl Derby smiled and said that he felt that it was easier said than done to make Russia and Austria turn against each other, but it was as difficult as climbing to the sky.

It’s not like someone hasn’t tried to do this before, but in every case they ended up losing more than they gained.

Palmerston had proposed a similar strategy before, but what was the result?
This person has almost disappeared from the British political arena. This is what is meant by "knowing is easier said than done".

Palmerston also understood that the Earl of Derby wanted to embarrass him, but now he had no choice.

“Why not? The Russians’ conquest of the Balkans is itself affecting the interests of the Austrian Empire. We should not be fooled by the Austrians’ apparent indifference.

But in fact, if the Austrian Empire really didn't care, they would not have supported Greece and infiltrated Wallachia to counter Russia's influence in the Balkans.

Now we just need to create a little friction in these sensitive areas and they will soon start to fire.”

Palmerston also had a more vicious plan, which was to assassinate Alexander and Olga. As long as the Russian prince and princess died in the territory of the Austrian Empire, the two countries would inevitably fall into a situation of life and death.

However, this conspiracy cannot be made public. After all, if it is not kept secret, one may lose his virginity. Moreover, this matter involves too many people, and Palmerston does not want to take the blame.

Athens, Greece.

In 1848, with the help of Austria, Otto I abolished part of the 1843 Constitution. After abolishing the local official election system and the local government's taxation rights, the Greeks obviously felt that the tax pressure was much less.

At this time, the Greek government had a major change of officials, with the original Greek local nobles replaced by professional bureaucrats from Bavaria or Austria. These people were much more efficient than before, and although there was corruption, it was a drop in the bucket compared to the past.

Otto I won a series of victories in 1848 and recovered the island of Crete and Thrace for the Kingdom of Greece, and his reputation soared.

Coupled with the reduction of tax pressure and the opening of trade with the Austrian Empire, Otto I became increasingly loved by the Greeks.

Although the Greek government is still heavily in debt, the economy has begun to improve.

If someone else could manage the crumbling Greece to its current situation, he would definitely be proud and proud. However, Otto I was not satisfied. He had a greater ideal - to restore the territory of the Byzantine Empire.

Following this logic, the Greeks have been looking for opportunities, collecting intelligence, accumulating strength, and waiting for the right time to realize their great ideals.

The fact that Russia was targeting the Balkans shocked the whole of Greece. After all, if the Russians took away Constantinople, wouldn't Greece's great ideals be shattered?

Franz immediately told his cousin not to act rashly, as the Russians were most likely just bluffing, after all, this season was not suitable for sending troops.

And in the overall situation, no country would allow Russia to seize Constantinople, so Otto I had no need to worry. Everything should be as usual and he just had to wait for the opportunity.

Otto I was a man of great ambitions but little talent, so Franz's request for him to wait for the right time was exactly what he wanted.

Otto I, who had already laid down his life, even planned to take a vacation in the Netherlands, but his staff were extremely anxious, and some even criticized Otto I for his laziness.

So Otto I had to stay in Athens with resentment, and then another staff member made a suggestion.

"Your Majesty, Russia's attack on the Ottoman Empire is an opportunity for us in Greece."

"How many times have I told you? Wait! We are not the Russians who can tear up the armistice agreement whenever they want. Don't you have any dignity as the heir to the bloodline of the Komnenos family?"

Otto I roared impatiently, and his staff were also helpless. They didn't know what the king was trying to do. One moment he was clamoring to revive Byzantium, and the next moment he missed the opportunity here.

"Your Majesty, we are not going to tear up the armistice agreement immediately, nor are we going to start a war right away, but for the sake of your great ideals, we should at least make preparations early."

"explain."

The aide stepped forward and said.

"Your Majesty, we should recruit soldiers and prepare food now, so that we can seize the opportunity when it comes! Your Majesty!

Last time, we were not able to get what was rightfully ours because we were not well prepared! "

Otto I sat up suddenly.

"It makes sense! It makes sense!"

Otto I agreed with this statement. He also felt that he had to spit out what he had eaten because he lacked strength before.

Otto I was deeply ashamed after being treated like this by Nicholas I.

What Otto I didn't know was that without Franz and Austria, he wouldn't even be qualified to dine at the same table with Nicholas I.

Franz only told him not to act rashly and not to provoke the Russians and the Ottomans, but he did not say that he could not make preparations.


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