Geneva is very small, and the entire state of Geneva is less than 300 square kilometers, which is the area of ​​a large town in China. However, Geneva is a strategic priority and is a major transportation route between Switzerland and France.
If the French control Geneva, their political influence will be far greater than their interests. Because this means that the French strongly support the Swiss Resistance Army. So, when the Swiss Resistance Army in Bern heard that the French were going to come to an end in person, they cheered and their morale was greatly boosted.
On the Habsburg family, His Majesty the Emperor was a little furious. His Majesty the Emperor secretly ordered Francheconte's garrison to quickly move south into Geneva, but it was too late. Because after the French issued an "invitation" in Geneva, they immediately sent 3,000 vanguards to Geneva. Francheconte's garrison was only 4,000, and they did not dare to attack.
Subsequently, Maximilian I strongly protested against the French Kingdom in the name of the Holy Roman Emperor. But then, the actions of the princes in Germany made His Majesty vomit blood in anger. The princes who were still at Wolms discussing countermeasures jointly issued a statement confirming that the Geneva region did not belong to the Habsburg family...
However, in the statement, Frederick III also stated on behalf of the princes that it did belong to the territory of Shenluo during the day and outside, and did not belong to the Kingdom of France. Therefore, it is hoped that after the war, the Kingdom of France will be able to withdraw from the region.
François I didn't care about the ownership of the small Geneva region. At the suggestion of John Rafi, François I declared that France's move was not to annex Geneva, but to protect the safety of local expatriates. If the Swiss War ended, the French army would naturally retreat.
However, how could the Swiss war end easily? The French army occupied Geneva and continuously supported the Swiss resistance army with energy. Even if western states such as Bern fell into the hands of the Habsburg family, the remnants of the Swiss resistance army could retreat into Geneva and fight again after resting. Therefore, this matter is not over. The French army has no possibility of evacuation in a short period of time...
"That's amazing! I didn't expect there were experts in France! Why didn't we expect that the historical ownership of Geneva..." Anthony, Duke of Lorraine, said excitedly in Walms.
They had been arguing with the Habsburg family about the ownership of the entire western Switzerland, but they did not notice that this small area of ​​Geneva had never belonged to the Habsburg family. The French caught the Habsburg family off guard with this move. Moreover, it also provided a stable supply of materials and a safe shelter for the Swiss Resistance Army. Even if they were defeated, the Swiss Resistance Army could retreat to Geneva to save their lives and rest, but the Habsburg family had no choice.
His Majesty the Emperor wanted to drive away the French army on behalf of the Holy Roman Empire, but the Imperial Parliament did not give him face and sang against him. Then, the matter could not be fixed...
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In fact, in addition to the Geneva region, the Vaud, which is capitalized by Lausanne, which is next to Geneva, does not originally belong to the Habsburg family. Even like Geneva, Vaud was originally ruled by the Duke of Savoy. However, like Geneva, it was later spent money to redeem management. It is now an autonomous region. The nominal manager is the Bishop of Lausanne, but it is actually ruled by the parliament dominated by local oligarchs. Of course, the Bishop of Lausanne also has a strong say.
Originally, in history, the state of Bern would send troops to occupy the state of Vaud in 1536 and rule until 1798. But the problem is that, like Geneva, Vaud, they are both French-speaking regions and are somewhat out of place with German-speaking states such as Bern. Therefore, after 1798, Vaud was once again autonomous and broke away from the control of the state of Bern, but did not leave Switzerland.
The Vaudar is vast, with an area of ​​more than 3,200 square kilometers, which is more than ten times that of Geneva. However, Vaudar is actually not a pure French-speaking area and a large German-speaking population.
It was not until after the religious war broke out in France in the middle and late 16th century that a large number of Huguenot French Protestants hid in western Switzerland because of their defeat, and the French-speaking population of Vaud began to gain an absolute advantage.
At present, although the German-speaking population in Vaud is not as large as the French-speaking population, it accounts for a high proportion. Before a large number of French Protestants poured in, the German-speaking population still had a strong say in Vaud. In fact, the annexation of Vaud in 1536 was also an excuse to protect the German-speaking group in Vaud.
Therefore, Vaud is currently a sensitive area, which is more sensitive than Geneva. Because this involves the contradiction between the French-speaking groups and the German-speaking groups.
Even if it is as strong as France, it is unwilling to go lightly, avoiding the full resentment of the Swiss and even falling into the Habsburg family camp. Therefore, the French have no pressure on Geneva, which has an absolute advantage in sending troops to the French-speaking population. They are cautious about Vaud.
However, after entering Geneva, the French army also provided a large number of weapons, armor, and even firearms to the French-speaking groups in Vaud, encouraging them to protect themselves and fight against the Habsburg family.
In fact, it is called supporting the French group to fight against the Habsburg family. But everyone knows that once the French group in Vaud possesses a large number of weapons and armor, but the German group does not, the discourse power of the two major groups will be even more different in the future. The French group already has a dominant population in Vaud and has strong force, Vaud will definitely be the world of the French group in the future.
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In addition, in addition to the French-speaking population of Vaud, there are two other regions in western Switzerland that are French-speaking regions, namely Fribourg and Neuchâtel. As for the other French-speaking state in later generations, Jura, it is currently part of the state of Bern, and the French-speaking population is not currently the local area.
In other words, there are currently four major regions in western Switzerland that are French-speaking regions, namely Geneva, Vaud, Fribourg and Neuchâtel.
But Fribourg and Vaud are actually only the French-speaking population dominant, not a complete French-speaking area. Even Fribourg has a small advantage in the French-speaking population. Only Geneva and Neuchâtel are currently dominated by the French-speaking group.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! But the situation in Neuchâtel is very special. It is not a Swiss state at present, but an independent vassal state, but it has a close relationship with the Swiss alliance.
In other words, this war actually has nothing to do with Neuchettel. No, it should be called Neuchettelbo now. Later, this Begrudger was upgraded to a principality and joined Switzerland. But now, this Begrudger is just a vassal state in the French-speaking region. Even if His Majesty the Emperor attacked western Switzerland, he would not annex the Neuchettelbo. First, the Neuchettelbo does not belong to the Swiss alliance against Habsburg; second, the Emperor could not attack the vassal state with lords.
The situation in Vaud and Fribourg was very different. Fribourg joined the Swiss Alliance in 1481 and was a member of the Anti-Habsburg Alliance and was also the target of the emperor's attack.
The Vaud is very complicated, because it does not currently belong to the Swiss alliance, but is under the rule of the side branches of the Savoy family. Of course, it is only nominal. Because the Bern state carried out a lot of infiltration and control of the Vaud state, and in 1536, it completely controlled the state until 1798.
Therefore, if His Majesty the Emperor sent troops to western Switzerland, he could not annex the entire territory. Because Neuchâtel could not move, Geneva and Vaud could not be legitimately annexed.
But the geographical location of Geneva is too important. As long as the Habsburg family sends troops from Francheconte to the north to occupy the place, they can cut off the French aid route. Therefore, both the Habsburg family and France will want to control it. Of course, the French have a greater advantage. After all, the French are closer to this side. Moreover, Geneva is still a French-speaking region and agrees with France more.
In Vaud, this area is currently nominally controlled by the side branch of the Principality of Savoy, and has historically nothing to do with the Habsburg family.
Therefore, even if His Majesty the Emperor sends troops, he can occupy the state of Fribourg, which has joined the Swiss alliance, but cannot easily occupy the state of Vaud.
Chapter completed!