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Chapter 916 The Shock brought by the German-Austrian Covenant

Establish an alliance system between the German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire!

Germany and Austria-Hungary!

Franz Joseph I looked at Bismarck and was a little unable to react, but fortunately, he was also a man who had been in power for a long time. After he reacted, he hurriedly asked: "What benefits did the Austro-Hungarian Empire gain? No one is willing to give selflessly, you know Even if you donate to a welfare institution, you do it because of your reputation or for the future generations of your family. It is said that some local governments in the Netherlands can reduce taxes for companies when doing charity, so Austria-Hungary is not a selfless country."

Bismarck nodded and said: "Of course, the same is true for Germany."

Finally, under the expectation of Franz Joseph I, Bismarck finally said the benefits, "The German Empire is willing to work with Austria-Hungary to form a joint fleet and troops overseas to invade and penetrate Latin America, and Germany is willing to Including helping His Majesty launch a war against Mexico to help His Majesty Maximilian I take revenge."

Franz Joseph I's eyes lit up when he heard this, especially the last sentence, which shocked him even more.

He looked at the other party in surprise, and after receiving confirmation from Bismarck, he couldn't help but said: "Mexico has formed an alliance with the Netherlands. The Dutch are currently pushing Mexico to join the South American Union and the Six-Nation Alliance. The Netherlands will not agree to our plan to fight against it."

Bismarck said indifferently: "We have naturally figured this out. To be honest with you, Your Majesty, Britain has supported Germany in expanding its influence and sphere of influence in Latin America. It is precisely because we value the strength of the Netherlands that we have brought Austria-Hungary into the fold. Yes, as for the strength of the Netherlands"

Bismarck ridiculed: No matter how powerful the Netherlands is, it can only be about the same as the United Kingdom at most, but it faces an alliance of the most powerful countries in the world, an alliance between Britain and France, and an alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary. If these two combinations cooperate, His Majesty feels that according to the Dutch Strength, how can they react?Do you really dare to make enemies with our four countries at the same time? "

After hearing this, Franz Joseph I had to agree with Bismarck's analysis.

Bismarck added: "The Dutch Army has never fought against the German Empire, but your Majesty does not think that the German Empire will lose to the opponent."

German Army!

After hearing Bismarck's words, Joseph I's heart twitched. In the 1866 Prussian-Austrian Seven-Week War, the Austrian Empire ended in failure. This war launched by Prussia to subjugate the Austrian Empire. The man in front of him was the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia at the time.

This war became the raw material for Austria to become an international laughing stock.

In the end, the Austrian Empire had to form Austria-Hungary with Hungary in order to maintain its international status. As a result, Hungary was freed from Austria's original dominance. It can be said that the reason why he, the original Austrian emperor, is now being checked and balanced by the Hungarian parliamentarians is the main culprit. The culprit is the proud man in front of him.

The mention of Bismarck at this time made Joseph I very unhappy, but he had to admit that Bismarck had spotted Joseph I's weak and awe mentality when facing power.

Our Austrian Empire was defeated by the German Empire (originally the Kingdom of Prussia before 1871). Compared with the Netherlands, it would also be defeated by the German Empire on land.

Thinking of this, Joseph I finally nodded and said: "I have to say that the Prime Minister's book seems to be very reasonable. The Austro-Hungarian Empire does not need much, we need the southern part of Mexico and the Central American Federation."

Think beautiful!

Bismarck sneered in his heart and objected: "Southern Mexico and the Central American Federation? Your Majesty's appetite is too big, isn't it?" Franz Joseph I shook his head and said: "No, no, no, the Austro-Hungarian Empire currently occupies Yuca The Ta Peninsula already occupies a lot of territory in southern Mexico. We have military bases there. The German Empire has been joined by the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Then we will open up the German army to enter and repair there, and use it as a springboard to radiate radiation. Latin America.

So I don’t think that Austria-Hungary’s idea of ​​acquiring the Central American Federation is a big deal, but it should be reasonable and reasonable. After all, the German Empire is just a white wolf with empty hands.”

As expected of someone who has been active in European politics for decades, Bismarck sighed in his heart. Although he had just used the seven-week war to intimidate the other party, the other party was worthy of being a superior person with the power of life and death in a country. This was something he had to face. Reality.

In the end, Bismarck and Joseph I negotiated on the political stage, and the entire southern half of Mexico and the Central American Federation, including Guatemala and Belize, became the targets of the Austro-Hungarian Empire's invasion.

The German Empire was recognized by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the remaining Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Costa Rica of the Central American Federation became forces of the German Empire in this joint invasion strategy.

Both of them were very satisfied with each other's attitude. Therefore, the treaty establishing an alliance between the German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire finally came into being as history did.

Franz Joseph I exclaimed with joy: "When this covenant is exposed, the world will be surprised. I just don't know to what extent it will reach."

Bismarck said confidently: "I don't know anything else, but one thing is that from now on, the establishment of the alliance between our German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire has forced the world to pay attention to our attitude. All diplomatic actions in the world must be watched. The time has come for our two countries to act with a different face.”

Joseph I said untruthfully: "Yes, I have a feeling of going back to the Congress of Vienna in 1815."

Bismarck said: "As your Majesty wishes, it will not be long before the Austro-Hungarian Empire rises again."

When the world was building a quasi-alliance for the Netherlands, Tsarist Russia, Serbia, and Greece to establish a defense agreement on the Balkan Peninsula, a piece of news came out from Vienna, and the world was suddenly shocked.

Yes, this news was like a tornado, causing all countries in the world to immediately lose their voices, including the two most powerful maritime powers, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

June 1881, 6, Vienna, Austria-Hungary.

Witnessed by Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary, German Prime Minister Bismarck and Austria-Hungary Prime Minister Archduke Rainer Ferdinand held a joint public press conference. The two formally signed an agreement, which was made public After all the terms have been agreed, except for economic cooperation, etc., the signed agreement will take effect. It states that the two countries have officially entered the alliance status of defense cooperation.
In short, everyone was crazy to discover that Germany and Austria-Hungary had actually formed an alliance.

Bismarck told the media in Vienna that day: "The German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire once shared the value of the German Confederation, so the alliance between our two countries has always been a belief between the two countries."

He pointed out that the governments of Germany and Austria will work closely together to strive to maintain peace and security in various regions of the world, including Europe and the Balkans where we are located, as well as other places.

Obviously, the German Prime Minister showed huge ambitions with the support of German and Austrian forces after the alliance.

(End of this chapter)