Abdul Maijid I could not understand Franz's troubles. If he knew Austria's plan, he would not have to give up on the Serbian region.

In fact, the territory that the Sudanese government gave up this time is not just Serbia, but also within the Bosnia and Herzegovina region.

The reason is very realistic - it cannot be kept.

Since they knew that they could not defend themselves, why did they waste their troops in vain? The Ottoman government made the right choice to concentrate their superior forces to defend against the Russian attack.

As for Austria, after occupying Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the front line was too long and there was no time to stabilize the rear. How could it continue to attack?

Britain and France have made a promise to the Ottoman government as long as they defeat the Russians, they are sure to let Austria spit out all the food they eat at the negotiating table.

With so many favorable conditions, Abdul Maijid I would certainly concentrate his troops to fight against the Russians.

In order to delay the speed of the Austrian army, when the Ottoman army retreated, they also destroyed the roads and bridges along the way, burned the granaries, and collected a large number of young and strong people to leave.

...

Constantinople

Staring at the big map on the wall, Abdul Maijid I sighed. He was unwilling to give up his ancestors' foundation, but reality could not help but behave.

Abdul Maijid I never fully believed in the commitments of Britain and France, for example, now the reinforcements promised by the British have not arrived in full.

The 80,000 reinforcements had only 20,000. Let’s talk about the remaining troops after they expanded their troops. I really can’t take them out now.

This is true. The British Army really cannot send out so many reinforcements. The London government is indeed not intending to cheat teammates this time.

As for Parmeston's promise in the Paris negotiations, if he didn't say that, how could he fool the French into doing their best?

Didn't you see that the French army is being fooled now? In order to achieve a brilliant achievement, Napoleon III sent all elite troops and did not use new recruits to make up the numbers.

Abdul Maijid I calmed down and asked, "Have the Allied camps been arranged?"

"We have all been properly placed. We have evacuated the surrounding residents and must ensure that there is no trouble." Minister of State Bisalama Hamet replied seriously.

The British and French armies in this era had strict military disciplines when they were in their homeland. When they went abroad, they were no different from bandits and robbers. Robbery was also an important business for them.

When the first batch of French reinforcements arrived, the Ottoman government suffered a loss, and now it is natural to learn from the lessons.

Abdul Maijid I did not mean to despise the military discipline of the British and French troops. In fact, the military discipline of the Ottoman Empire was even worse. The British and French coalition forces were still following the rules at least in their own country, and the Ottoman army was a disaster at home.

However, the difference between the two sides is that the Ottoman army sultans can still restrain them, and the British and French army cannot command them at all.

Abdul Maijid I continued to ask, "Britain has not yet discussed, who will serve as the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces?"

The alliance between Britain, France and the Ottoman countries is different from the alliance between Austria and the Russians. They need to cooperate with each other, so the command of the coalition forces is a big problem.

On this issue, the Ottoman Empire had a say, but after the defeat of the Bulgaria Battle, this voice disappeared.

Facing the two big bosses in Britain and France, the Sudanese government cannot afford to offend either, so it is better to just be silent.

The feud between Britain and France for hundreds of years, and the hatred between the people of the two countries has been accumulated, and it cannot be solved by a single government order.

The French cut off the British's dream of mainland China, and the British cut off the French's dream of hegemony. The two sides have been fighting for hundreds of years, but it is hard to explain which one is right or wrong.

Now the French believe that their army has the highest combat effectiveness in the world, and Riin has obtained the highest command of the coalition forces.

Napoleon III wanted to improve France's status in the world and gain political reputation for himself, so the French had to fight for the command of this coalition.

The British believe that they are the world overlord (although not yet recognized) the world's first in comprehensive national strength. The world's boss naturally has the style of being the world's boss, and the British cannot give up their command.

The British were unwilling to be commanded by the French, and the French were unwilling to be commanded by the British. Not only the top leaders, but the soldiers below were also the same.

Although we are allies, the officers and soldiers of the two armies just dislike each other. It is good to be cold-eyed and cold-eyed, and fighting and fighting happens from time to time.

Then, Sultan Abdul Maijid had a headache, and the two bosses argued endlessly, but the war still had to fight!

The Russians stopped attacking, not because they stopped fighting, but were preparing for a new battle. While seizing the time to transport strategic supplies, the resting troops were allowed to wait for reinforcements.

"No, the representatives of Britain and France are still arguing endlessly." Foreign Minister Fong Ade replied with a wry smile.

It’s not that he doesn’t work hard, but since the Austrian government secretly provoked public opinion in Britain and France, this issue has become sensitive, and neither government of the two countries dares to make concessions easily.

In the words of the Times, don't let the French ride on our heads and shit!

French media also made similar remarks, and the position of a coalition commander has now risen to the dignity of two countries.

Everyone had expected this situation. If they had known that this would happen, the two governments would not have argued on this issue at all, giving the opposition a chance.

Austria does not have that strong ability to manipulate public opinion between Britain and France, and only their domestic forces can do it.

It is a politically correct thing to be able to cause trouble to your political enemies, and they have no reason not to do it.

Abdul Maijid I sighed, "Ah!"

He also said, "Tell the representatives of Britain and France that if they still cannot reach an agreement, then form the joint command of the Three Kingdoms, and one of our three countries will jointly command.

If it still doesn’t work, then divide the troops and command their own troops as long as they cooperate with each other!”

It is obvious that Abdul Maijid I also knew that these were two bad ideas. But there was no way, and the Ottoman government could not convince Britain and France.

The war is about to start again, and the issue of command cannot be resolved for a long time. Once the Russians launch an attack, they will suffer a great loss.

In any case, we will first establish a coalition command. If we really can't divide troops, Abdul Maijid I can accept it.

Anyway, the British only have 20,000 troops now, and the main force of the war is the Ottoman army and the French team, and the British are responsible for beating the side drums.

"Yes, your majesty!" Feng Ade replied

...

Turin

Since the complete failure of the Osa War, Charles Albert, the unlucky king, was abandoned by the people of Sardinia, and his son Vittorio Emmanuel II succeeded to the throne.

Unlike in history, what Charlie Albert left behind this time is a super mess.

Not only did he owe a huge amount of foreign debt, but was patronized by the Austrian army, Sardinia's domestic economy suffered a devastating blow and has not yet emerged from the shadows.

The legendary Prime Minister Jiafuer has appeared on the stage of history in this context. Unfortunately, he is a human and not a god. Facing this super mess, he is also a headache.

Development? This issue has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Sardinia for the time being, so let’s restore it first! If the domestic problems cannot be solved, then what else can we talk about development?

"What? Prime Minister, you are going to go to war with the Russians?" Vittorio Emmanur II roared almost roaring

Since the Osa War, Vittorio Emmanur II has been full of shadows in the war. Now, when he heard that Cafur was going to go to war with the Russians, it broke out immediately.

"Yes, your majesty!" Prime Minister Cafur replied

Vittorio Emmanuel II asked angrily, "My Prime Minister, are you sure you are not kidding?"

Prime Minister Cafre replied without changing his expression, "Your Majesty, of course this is serious. How could I make a joke about such a thing?"

Vittorio Emmanur II asked, "Crazy! Why do we go to war with the Russians for no reason? Do you have a grudge against the Russians?"

There was no conflict of interest between the Sardinian Kingdom and the Russians, and Vittorio Emmanur II could not find a reason to beat the Russians.

Prime Minister Cafur calmly explained, "Your Majesty, I have no grudges with the Russians. Even if I think they are unhappy, they will definitely not rise to the height of hatred.

Now the three countries of Britain, France and the Ottoman are going to war with the Russians. We want to seek help from Britain, France, and this is the opportunity.

Join this war and seek an opportunity to form an alliance with Britain and France. Use this war to get rid of the domestic economic crisis and get us out of the predicament."

Vittorio Emmanuel II thought seriously. Although Prime Minister Cafre's proposal was imaginative, it might not be impossible for the Kingdom of Sardinia.

The Kingdom of Sardinia is far from Russia, so there is no need to worry about the Russians' military threat. Even if it offends the Russians, it is not afraid of them taking revenge.

Vittorio Emmanuel II shook his head and said, "This is not enough. Just a chance to form an alliance with Britain and France is of no value to us.

Now we do not have the bargaining chips to negotiate with Britain and France, and we do not have the qualifications to intervene in the interests of the Near East.

To use war to get rid of the economic crisis, it is difficult for my Prime Minister to gather the equipment of an infantry division in the current Kingdom of Sardinia.

Did you let Britain and France provide us with weapons and equipment and take their weapons and equipment, which would send the young men to the battlefield as cannon fodder?"

The reality is so cruel. The strength of the Kingdom of Sardinia is too weak. After the Austrian War, even the army was disbanded. This was not persecuted by Austria, but forced out by finance.

The British were not charitable, and they could not lose a penny of loans and interest, and they had to be returned on time, so the Kingdom of Sardinia would have no money to develop the army.

Anyway, the British provided protection in national defense, and they only needed an armed force that could stabilize the country, and the police force was enough. Now the only army in the Kingdom of Sardinia is the king's guard.

Prime Minister Cafur said passionately, "Your Majesty, I know that the weapons and equipment of Britain and France are not easy to get, and I don't want the young men to be cannon fodder on the battlefield, but now the country needs it!

If we cannot obtain support from Britain and France, the Kingdom of Sardinia would not have the opportunity to grow and grow. Before the blood of the Olympic war was dried, we would never be able to avenge the Austrians with our own strength.

They leave it to..."

Vittorio Emmanur II said dissatisfiedly, "Stop! Prime Minister Cafur, I don't want to listen to your long essays."

We are promoting revenge on Austria all day long. Are you worried that the Austrians will forget us and remind them to be alert. Is there an enemy in Italy?

During the Osa War, 110,000 brave soldiers were killed in the Kingdom of Sardinia, 80,000 civilians were sacrificed, and more than 100,000 wounded people were also killed. The economic losses were even more incalculable, and the entire Kingdom of Sardinia was crying.

The total population of the Kingdom of Sardinia has dropped by 670,000 from 1848 to the present, due to the deterioration of the economic situation.

Do you think we still have extra manpower to consume? Even if we have received support from Britain and France, we have the ability to avenge Austria?"

Revenge? Vittorio Emmanuel II also thought, but reality does not allow it. The Kingdom of Sardinia is just a small country with a territory of 70,000 square kilometers and a population of more than 5 million.

After being hit once, not only Vittorio Emmanuel II had no confidence, but the entire Kingdom of Sardinia lost confidence.

Prime Minister Cafur preached the main purpose of revenge on Austria, and wanted to inspire everyone's fighting spirit through the power of hatred and work hard to unify Italy.

Cafur continued to explain, "Your Majesty, the international situation is changing rapidly. Now Britain and France are leaning together, Russia and Austria are standing together again. It is a matter of time before we take sides.
To be continued...