Chapter 827 Prussian Threat Theory Part 2

Latest website: After the coronation ceremony, the three monarchs, Maximilian, Franz Joseph and Jerome Bonaparte, returned to the Polish Royal Palace in an open-top carriage to the cheers of the Warsaw people.

In the evening, a grand banquet was held at the Polish Royal Palace. In addition to the three monarchs and a group of Polish ministers and generals, there were also special envoys from the German vassal states, Britain, Spain, Naples and the Russian Empire (among them Russia). The Empire had two envoys), both of whom were ordered to celebrate the founding of the Kingdom of Poland.

Maximilian, the king, received each of the foreign envoys in turn, thanking them for their recognition of Poland’s independence.

Jerome Bonaparte and Franz Joseph were also surrounded by a large group of people.

At around 7 o’clock in the evening, everyone took their seats amid the shouts of the palace administrators.

The three of Jérôme Bonaparte sat on the main seat of a rectangular dining table, and the rest of the people also sat in the positions they were told in advance.

The banquet officially started, and plates of delicious delicacies were brought to the table by the servants in the palace.

Maximilian and others started drinking and eating, and the whole dinner lasted until 9 o’clock in the evening.

And the next event is the dance.

Everyone present carried various dance partners and danced pleasing dances under the elegant melody.

After the song ended, everyone on the dance floor began to exchange partners.

The three of Jerome Bonaparte did not participate in the dance. Sitting at the edge of the ballroom, they quietly looked at the “elves” dancing on the dance floor.

After a while, Maximilian asked Jerome Bonaparte and Franz Joseph if they would like to enter the ballroom to dance.

Jerome Bonaparte and Franz Joseph simultaneously shook their heads and refused. Maximilian took his dance partner into the dance floor to dance.

And Jerome Bonaparte and Franz Joseph talked about the recent situation of the Russian Empire, “Franz, who do you think will be the final winner of this civil war in the Russian Empire?”

“The victor of this war in Russia does not depend on either Golitsyn or the pressure, but on you, the French Empire and the British Kingdom!” Franz Joseph bluntly told Jerome Bonaparte He responded, “As long as your two countries want which force to win, then whoever can win this war!”

“You are right!” Jerome Bonaparte calmly responded to Franz Joseph: “The outcome of this war really depends on Britain and France, but this war will end sooner or later.

No matter how much we procrastinate, it will only last for a few years.

I can guarantee that the Russian Empire, which ended the civil war, will usher in vigorous development! ”

Having said that, Franz Joseph looked at Jerome Bonaparte with a scrutiny, his eyes seemed to say: The development of the Russian Empire is not what the French Empire wants to see.

Jerome Bonaparte spread his hands and said to Franz Joseph: “I admit that the French Empire will definitely help the Russian Empire’s soaring economy in the near future. However, even if we don’t help the Russian Empire, the British Kingdom, will also fill the vacancy to help them.

Because the rewards for an investment in an industrialized country far outweigh the risks it takes.

Moreover, I must subsidize those subjects in France with high returns.

Therefore, investing in the Russian Empire is the general trend.

But that’s not what I’m talking about now! What I’m trying to say is that once the Russian Empire gets funding from us and Britain, they’re bound to get up in no time.

I predict that in less than 20 years, they will be able to re-emerge, and the re-emerged Russian Empire will definitely be stronger than it is now.

By that time, their eyes will inevitably refocus on the lost territory…”

“Jerome, what are you trying to say?” Franz Joseph looked at Jerome Bonaparte sharply, and his tone was also a little stern.

“Franz, don’t look at me like that!” Jerome Bonaparte spread his hands, still speaking to Franz Joseph with a frank look: “I’m just analyzing the situation for you! If you don’t want to hear it, then I won’t say it!”

Franz Joseph was silent for a moment, then said again: “You continue!”

“Franz, let me ask you one more question!” Jerome Bonaparte said to Franz Joseph with a serious expression.

“Please speak!” Franz Joseph also responded solemnly.

“Do you believe that the Kingdom of Prussia will honestly live under the Austrian Empire?” Jerome Bonaparte asked in a flat tone.

Although Jerome Bonaparte’s voice was not loud, it made Franz Joseph’s heart tremble.

The Kingdom of Prussia has always been the confidant of the Austrian Empire in the German Confederation. As the second German Confederation, they have vaguely meant to keep pace with the Austrian Empire. This has caused the Austrian Empire to weaken this Prussian thorn all the time, but every time it is not suitable. reason.

It was hard to wait until the Omi Muz War, which ended in failure due to the intervention of the Russian Empire.

“It doesn’t seem to have anything to do with France!” Franz Joseph responded slyly to Jerome Bonaparte.

“How can you say it doesn’t matter? I am also the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and a member of the German Confederation!” Jerome Bonaparte replied to Franz Joseph plausibly.

Franz Joseph said excitedly after hearing Jerome Bonaparte’s intention to interfere with the German Confederation: “Now that the Kingdom of Württemberg is under your control, what else are you going to do!”

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“Franz, don’t get excited!” Jerome Bonaparte hurriedly reassured Franz Joseph, “I don’t want to do anything! I’m just worried about the rise of the Kingdom of Prussia. The Crimean War made I saw the power of industrial mobilization.

When I re-examine a country’s war potential with industry, I find that Prussia’s war potential is approaching that of France. ”

“This… this is impossible!” Franz Joseph’s first thought was that Jerome Bonaparte was joking.

France’s combat effectiveness has been tested in the Crimean War, how could the mere kingdom of Prussia be France’s opponent.

“Franz, what do you think is the most important thing in a country!” Jerome Bonaparte asked Franz Joseph with a serious expression.

“Army!” Franz Joseph responded without hesitation.

“What else?” Jerome Bonaparte continued to ask.

“Finance!” Franz Joseph continued.

“Yeah!” Jerome Bonaparte nodded and responded to Franz Joseph, “You are right! The most important components of a country are the army and the finances, but the army and finances do not appear out of thin air. It has to be sustained by taxes.

Take the French Empire as an example, the empire’s tax revenue mainly comes from indirect taxes, which are provided by small and medium-sized merchants and farmers.

And the main role of these taxes is on those heavy industrial systems.

Since France itself cannot produce enough coal, we have to import coal from Britain and Sweden.

However, the Kingdom of Prussia does not need this in Layinland. Layinland has abundant coal, which is enough to meet the needs of the Kingdom of Prussia, so that they do not need government subsidies in a series of heavy industries like the French Empire.

This also makes the Prussian kingdom’s potential in heavy industry equal to, or even slightly ahead of, France.

In time, they will inevitably become the existence of the balance of the entire Europe by virtue of their economic advantages! ”

Franz Joseph’s expression gradually became solemn. If Prussia can really develop into what Jerome Bonaparte said, then they will definitely choose to seek an equal position with the Austrian Empire in the German Confederation.

By that time, where will the Austrian Empire go.

Seeing that Franz Joseph did not speak, Jerome Bonaparte continued: “However, the Kingdom of Prussia has a fatal weakness, that is, the lands on their east and west sides cannot be completely cut off by the Kingdom of Hanover.

Therefore, if the Kingdom of Prussia wanted to unify North Germany, it was necessary to cut off the Kingdom of Hanover, which straddled in the middle. ”

“The Kingdom of Britain will definitely stop the actions of the Kingdom of Prussia!” Franz Joseph pinned his hopes on Britain.

“If the Kingdom of Prussia can serve the purpose of containing our two countries, then I think Britain should be very willing to acquiesce to Prussia’s behavior!” Jerome Bonaparte retorted Franz Joseph.

“The entire German Confederation will never agree to the annexation of the Kingdom of Prussia!” Franz Joseph told Jerome Bonaparte again.

“That’s even easier! It’s enough to overthrow the entire German Confederation!” Jerome Bonaparte said lightly, “An industrial mobilization is as good as ours. It is still very easy to defeat the Austrian Empire and the Southern German State! Not to mention, the Kingdom of Prussia at that time may have the help of the Russian Empire.

What they lost on the Crimean battlefield, they are bound to make up for it again.

And the competition between Prussia and the Austrian Empire will become their breakthrough! ”

“I don’t believe that the French Empire will remain indifferent.” Franz Joseph asked Jerome Bonaparte word for word.

“Franz, you forgot there is Britain!” Jerome Bonaparte spread his hands and said with a playful smile, “As long as the Kingdom of Prussia is united with the Kingdom of Britain, then we must be like the Seven Years’ War. face failure.

At that time, the powerful military power of the Kingdom of Prussia will destroy the Austrian Empire’s rule in Germany, and they will integrate the German region to compete with France. ”

“So, what do you want to do?” Franz Joseph said to Jerome Bonaparte.