Chapter 417: The Expanded War

The Industrial Revolution did not affect the world situation, and the use of electricity has just begun. In the eyes of many people at the time, the main function was lighting.

High-power generators have just appeared, and the use of electricity in industry has not yet been opened. Influenced by the Franz butterfly effect, this industrial revolution kicked off in Austria.

The protagonist of the original time and space has now become bleak. Prussia, which established the German Empire, is still fighting with the Russians, and the awesome American Empire is licking the wounds of the civil war.

After the division of the United States, the internal market has been unable to support an industrial revolution. The heavy casualties of the war, the high pensions associated with it, and the internal contradictions between the states all restricted the development of the Federation.

In the original time and space, the economic prosperity after the American Civil War is now invisible. The foreign powers are not volunteers, and the joint intervention of the four countries has also benefited.

After the war, the products of Britain, France and Austria flooded the entire American continent, which was everyone's reward in this war.

Spain fell behind in the industrial revolution because of internal conflicts, and they did not enjoy this benefit.

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Moscow, the second largest city in Russia, has ushered in a period of rapid development since Alexander II abolished serfdom.

As the second largest industrial zone in the Russian Empire, the number of workers in Moscow has exceeded the half-million mark, the total population of the city exceeds one million, and the fourth largest city in Europe by population.

With many people, there are naturally many social contradictions, which provides room for the revolutionary party to develop. The reform of the tsarist government was only halfway through, and there was no time to establish a complete system.

The newly emerging bourgeoisie profited from the reforms, but they also wanted greater power. Waiting for Alexander II to continue reforming? Sadly, they can't wait.

Moreover, Alexander II's reforms protected their interests, but did not put them in the center of power.

In order to put pressure on the government, these people did not hesitate to hook up with the Revolutionary Party. Of course, this is only limited to providing support in secret, and they still dare not rebel.

Under the tandem of the British, the leader of the Revolutionary Party, Matei Tolsky, returned home. This time they are going to revolt in Moscow, not St. Petersburg, because the tsar has soldiers in his hands.

Alexander II's army changed his defenses, and the domestic forces were settled down. Russia is not France, and the military and civilians are not that strong.

In this case, it is natural to choose a place with weak strength and enough influence. Moscow is the best choice, this location is very good, once the uprising is successful, it can divide Russia east and west.

Mattel Torsky's heart is very heavy. Don't look at the fact that they seem to have a lot of supporters now. In fact, the chances of a successful uprising are still very low.

In the past two years, the revolutionaries have launched five or six uprisings, all of which ended in failure. The best record is to occupy a small city and then be crushed by the Tsarist army.

There are many people who need them to revolt now, the British, the French, the Prussians, the Swedes...

In addition to the international support groups, there are also domestic revolutionary groups, and various forces dissatisfied with the reform, including: radical reformers and conservatives whose interests have been damaged, as well as farmers who have not received land...

These people wanted them to revolt, but they didn't want them to actually overthrow the tsarist government. The so-called support is limited to allowing them to make trouble for the tsarist government.

Matty Torsky asked concernedly: "August, have you got the weapon?"

August replied happily: "Don't worry, sir, I have already got it. I have personally inspected it, and all the 180 rifles are imported from Austria."

Mattel-Tolsky nodded. Since the war in the Near East, the Russians have been accustomed to using Austrian equipment.

In this uprising, weapons imported from Austria were used. In addition to being easy to use, they also meant to frame the blame.

This is the way the British are used to. If you succeed, you will make a lot of money. If you fail, it doesn't matter. They have had a long-standing conflict with the Russians, and now they are in debt.

As the executor, Matei Torsky naturally has no opinion. Although he was not personally anti-Austria, and was even a supporter of the Russian-Austrian alliance, it did not prevent him from accepting aid from the British.

Compared with before, now the London government has begun to pay attention to the appearance, and there is no open flame to support them, but instead they pass through the Kingdom of Prussia.

It's not that the British have changed their minds, but their identity has changed. Before that, Britain and Russia were competing for world hegemony, and both sides were naturally doing everything they could.

Now that the Russian Empire has temporarily withdrawn from the struggle for world hegemony, the British who have won the victory must restrain themselves and maintain a good international reputation.

The world hegemon cannot rely solely on force, and more needs to use diplomatic means to solve problems. The London government naturally has to hide it during this period.

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Undercurrents were surging in the Russian Empire, and the British proposal for peace talks began in London.

The negotiation was very unsuccessful. The Russian representative asked the British to lift the blockade of the Baltic Sea, which was refused, and the negotiation was deadlocked.

The negotiations did not affect the battlefield, and the war continued. Under the command of Mao Qi, the Prussian army fought and retreated, and the Polish insurgents were thrown to the Russians as cannon fodder.

Successive victories have boosted the morale of the Russian army, and the war seems to be over.

Looking at the military map, Franz sighed. The Russian army, which seems to have the upper hand, is actually in danger.

While shrinking the defense line, the army of the Kingdom of Prussia is also concentrating.

The army continued to move forward, and the force was inevitably scattered.

The battlefield has moved from the Belarusian region to the Polish region, and the Russians' homegrown combat advantage no longer exists.

Although Poland is still their homeland now, the Poles stand on their opposite, which is no different from going deep into the enemy country.

Foreign Secretary Wesenberg reported: "Your Majesty, I just received the news that the war in the Far East broke out two months ago, and the Russians have added another front."

Franz was startled, and then returned to normal. It's a little bit earlier, but that's normal.

On the one hand, the British diplomacy, on the other hand, the Russians are now in the weakest state, and anyone will fall into the trap.

Relative to Europe and Central Asia, the Far East was of the least importance to the Russians and at the same time the weakest.

Now the two battlefields in Europe and Central Asia have contained a large number of Russian troops. Even if the tsarist government wants to reinforce the Far East, it is more than enough.

It was not that Alexander II had no soldiers, nor that he had no money. The key is that Central Asia has already fallen into the battlefield. To reinforce the Far East, it is necessary to pass through Siberia and send troops from Europe, which will take about a year.

And the number of troops can't be too large, otherwise logistics can't solve it. These constraints can almost directly declare that the defeat of the Russians in the Far East has become a foregone conclusion.

Franz did not continue the topic, and instead asked: "Are the Ottomans going to attack?"

In order to get the Ottoman Empire into the war, Britain, France and Austria were all putting pressure on them. The Sudanese government is afraid of the Russians, and it is also afraid of the three big hooligans watching the battle.

The British and French navies often haunted the ports of the Ottoman Empire, and the excuse was naturally to ask them to pay back the money. Austria is also sharpening its knives in the Sinai Peninsula, with the intention of recovering the Holy Land.

Of course, on the surface, the Vienna government never asked the Ottoman Empire to declare war on Russia, but was only conducting military exercises.

Did you evacuate from the Sinai Peninsula after the exercise? There is a regiment of troops stationed on the peninsula, which is enough to prove that Austria has no intention of provoking war.

I don't know what the Sudanese government thinks. Anyway, Britain and France gave them an ultimatum. Either go to war with the Russians, or go to war with Britain, France, and Austria.

There are many threats here, but the Sudanese government dare not take risks. The Ottoman Empire could not repay the debt owed to Britain and France, and Austria was eyeing Jerusalem.

Everyone keeps the Ottoman Empire so that they can contain the Russians. If this is not possible, their value of existence will not exist.

Don't look at the fact that the Russians often default on their debts, that's why they have defaulted on their debts. Except for this one exception, who is better than the remaining countries that dare to default on their debts?

For example: Mexico, the last government was ruined because of default. In order to collect debts, the French sent troops to Mexico and supported Maximilian I to succeed him.

Mexico, which is as far away as the Americas, has not been able to escape the disaster, not to mention the Ottoman Empire that is close at hand. It is the instinct of the great powers in this era to collect debts by force.

Foreign Secretary Wesenberg replied: "The Sudanese government has issued a national mobilization order, with the support of Britain and France.

At present, the Ottoman Empire has assembled 300,000 troops, but they are not ready to attack the Caucasus, but want to attack Constantinople. "

Li Lingzhi fainted!

In Franz's mind, this idiom popped out involuntarily.

If it is to attack the Caucasus, then it is possible to take advantage of the opportunity. Even if the Russians want to retaliate in the future, they still have a chance to hold on to their geographical advantage.

Constantinople is different. The political interests here are too great. The tsarist government would rather lose Poland than give up here.

Once occupied here, Alexander II can only choose to die to the end. Don't look at the Russians who are exhausted and full of internal contradictions, but when defending Constantinople, the situation will change.

Franz sneered and said: "Since the Sudanese government wants to court death, let them go! Just to test the results of their reforms, if the performance fails, the Ottoman Empire will come to an end."

The Habsburg family and the Ottoman Empire are also feuding, and Franz naturally wants to inherit the fine traditions of his ancestors and unplug this hidden danger in the east.