Paris

On August 28, 1853, the highly anticipated negotiations began, and representatives from all countries gathered together, including many small states and free cities in Germany, and also sent representatives to attend the meeting.

Hundreds of people flocked to the conference room instantly, making it similar to the vegetable market, making it noisy and noisy. After a few days, no agreement was reached.

On September 2, Russian Foreign Minister Karl Woesel proposed to the conference: "Everyone, if you continue to quarrel like this, I guess there will be no way to reach an agreement at this time next year. Why not reduce the scale of participating in the conference!"

Obviously, this is the public relations fee that has played a role. Karl Woesel is still very creditworthy and adheres to the principle of collecting money to do things. This time the proposal is for 500,000 rubles.

When the negotiations were stalemate, Metternich saw it and was anxious. If this was delayed, problems would arise sooner or later, which would be very unfavorable to Austria.

At this time, it is obviously not suitable for Austria to step forward and exclude representatives from various countries from participating. Those who are qualified to make this suggestion are the representatives of Britain, France and Russia.

Needless to say, the British were eager to watch the bustling Austria, and it was difficult for the French to bribe them. Under the noses of Napoleon III, it was difficult to make small moves.

Only Karwoser can be bought. Anyway, with the Russian-Austrian alliance, the Tsarist government decided to support Austria at the meeting early in the morning.

The decision of how much support is is in Carlwoser's hands. In order to avoid the long nights and dreams, Metternik naturally spent money on public relations.

Metternich said coldly: "Mr. Carlwoser's proposal is good, everyone's time is precious. There is no need to participate in the following negotiations for those who are unrelated."

He has no good impression of these fencemen who are joining in the fun, and is now completely causing trouble for Austria.

"Okay, the parties to the subsequent meeting will be fine."

After considering it, Foreign Minister Auvergne also expressed his support, and it would not be of any benefit to France if he dragged on like this.

Three to one, British Foreign Secretary Thomas could only nod his head and agree. His time was also precious. What should I do if I spent it here every day?

Under the common will of major powers, the number of countries participating in the conference was reduced to 15. In addition to Britain, France, Russia and Austria, there are also Prussia, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the U.S. states that will be merged.

This is just the beginning. Under Metternich's manipulation, the scale of the meeting shrank again on September 5, and the German state lost the right to attend the meeting. Just wait for the result at home.

On September 10, as these small countries were kicked out one after another, only the six countries of Britain, France, Russia and Osip were left, which was quite meaningful of the Paris Peace Conference.

This world still speaks by strength. A multi-national negotiation eventually turned into a closed-door meeting between Britain, France, Russia and Osip.

The Spanish representatives were just here to make a fuss, but as one of the European powers, they still got the right to participate in the meeting, and the right to speak was equal to no.

The five countries that really decided the final result were Britain, France, Russia and Opp, and the meeting could finally start normally.

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In the German region, as time went by, the idea of ​​dividing the North and South Germany began to rise, and many experts and scholars published articles in newspapers to explain the feasibility of "dividing the North and South Germany".

Even the most optimistic people do not think that the German region is likely to be unified. Didn’t they express their objection to the flag of the Kingdom of Prussia?

Two other state governments in North Germany responded to the Prussian proposal, believing that Austria had undermined peace and stability in the German region and wanted to kick them out of the German region.

These two stupid German governments soon paid a heavy price for this and were slandered by the domestic people.

If the Prussians had not sent troops to intervene, they would have become a republic. With this lesson, the remaining German governments became cautious.

Most nationalism in the German region is still in the verbal stage, but it still has the strength to subvert one or two small states.

If you don’t talk about anything else, they can’t even spray it with their mouths.

There are 39 states in Germany,

The last bunch of free cities is composed of. Except for the two major states of Austria and Prussia, the remaining 37 states and a bunch of free cities jointly occupy more than 200,000 square kilometers of territory.

If Bavaria, Hanover, Wurttemberg, Saxony, Hesse and Baden are the remaining thirty states and free cities, they will be huddled on 40,000 to 50,000 square kilometers.

Putting aside the two principalities occupied by Denmark, on average, the area of ​​the free city is less than 1,000 square kilometers and the average population is less than 150,000.

The government's deterrence is naturally insufficient. A rural rebellion can subvert a regime, so the government naturally dare not go against public opinion.

As soon as the news of "dividing the North and South Germany" came out, public opinion was in full swing, and some supported and some opposed it, and the entire German region was bustling.

In the University of Munich

A young student said excitedly: "Impossible, Byer. Now, besides the division between North and South Germany, do we have any better choices?

There is intervention from European countries outside and the traitor of the Kingdom of Prussia. In this context, you actually want to forcibly unify the German region. Do you know the consequences of doing so?

You are simply crazy. Once the war breaks out, thousands of German people will be displaced, and the great German people will sink like the Poles."

There is never a shortage of idealists in this world, and Bayer is one of them.

Baier said tit-for-tat: "Stein, don't yell. The interference alliance looks strong, but in fact, the only ones who are truly capable of sending troops to intervene in the unification of the German region are Britain, France and Russia.

Now the three countries are full of conflicts, and the possibility of forming a coalition forces is almost zero. If they fight each other, we may not be able to fight."

A man next to him sarcastically said, "Yes, we do have the power to fight. After the war, the German nation became history, or learn from the Prussian barbarians to be traitors and bowed to the enemy."

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Not everyone likes war, and even German nationalists, most people still hope to be peacefully reunified.

In the face of joint intervention from various countries, many people are rational. Knowing that the German Federation is unable to resist the common will of European countries, compromise becomes the only choice.

The theory of division between North and South Germany is not so much a driving force behind the Austrian government, but rather a need for these rationalists.

In the event that great unification cannot be achieved, this is the second solution that everyone is forced to choose.

It was fine in the South Germany. After the division of the north and south, they merged with Austria. They were also one of the most powerful countries in the world, and most people could still accept it.

The North German region is not good, and it doesn’t like traitors and merges with the Kingdom of Prussia, so many people can’t get over the hurdle in their hearts.

Secondly, the North German region has only entered the ranks of great powers and is still a certain distance away from a real big country, which is not what they want.

Against this background, a new idea spread out from the Kingdom of Hanover, which instantly spread in the North German region and into the South German region.

"Kick out the two countries of Pu and Austria, and the remaining German states form a new country."

This statement has a very market in North Germany, and people who are unwilling to merge with the Kingdom of Prussia are willing to join this new country.

Although this country was established only as a medium-sized country, with a land area of ​​more than 200,000 square kilometers and a population of 170,800 million, it is still far from everyone's dream of a great country.

There is no doubt that there must be the work of the British Empire. Once the German region is established in a three-legged manner, whether it is Austria, Prussia, or this new country, it will lose the ability to unify the German region.

Under such a balanced system, the European continent will become more stable. On the premise of being in line with the interests of the British, the French are also spared the worries of the French, and even the Russians are very moved by this system.

This concept has long existed, and the Bavarian government is a supporter of the three-legged ranks. Unfortunately, this idea lacks supporters in the German region, and even the Bavarians oppose it.

What's happening now

After changing and confirming that the German region could not be unified, the North German state, which did not want to merge with the Kingdom of Prussia, became a supporter of this idea.

Franz, who was far away in St. Petersburg, didn't know that John Bull had taken action, and it was a fatal blow.

With a popular theory, it is not just a theoretical idea, but may become a reality.

The people in the South German region may not support this argument, but these state governments are different. With Austria, their voice is destined to be limited.

The right to speak means interests. When a group of small states merged together, no one can dominate one. Then the federal system must be!

In a federal state, the rights of the central government are destined to be impossible, and everyone's interests can be maximized.

Stimulated by interests, these small state governments involuntarily promoted this theory at home, and undercurrents surged in the German region.

Baden

Prince Friedrich was hesitating whether to join the federal empire organized by the British. If, according to the British, they would gain the greatest benefit.

"Everyone, what do you think of the British's proposal?"

After a moment of silence, Prime Minister Walz replied: "Your Highness, if the British plan goes well, it will naturally be more in our interest to join the Federal Empire.

The Bavarian Kingdom is still under Austrian control, and it is unlikely that they will vomit it out.

When a new federal empire is established, no one can dominate one. We will jointly dominate this country with Hanover, Wurttemberg, Saxony, Hesse and other countries.

However, although the benefits are huge, the potential risks are not small.

The new federal empire is too weak. Whether it is Austria or France, we are all very weak, and our development potential is probably not as good as Prussia.

If the European balance is broken, we will be in great trouble. Unless the British can force Austria to take the initiative to abandon the new Holy Roman Empire, we will definitely be liquidated in the future if we become traitors."

Not to mention the future, it is possible to be liquidated now. Even if Austria extends a hand, it can kill the Principality of Baden. This is the reason why they hesitate.

Foreign Minister Nikolaus thought for a while and said, "The problem of Austria's revenge is easy to deal with. At worst, we can recommend a Habsburg emperor to calm their anger.

The question now is whether the British can suppress Austria and Prussia. If they can't do this, this new federal empire will always exist only in theory."

Prince Friedrich nodded, he wanted the benefits, but he didn't want to bear the risks. If the British plan failed, the possibility of the annoyed Austrian government abolishing the Baden royal family was as high as nine levels.

Unlike other kings, Ludwig II was a mentally ill, and his prestige among the people was infinitely close to zero, and most of the Baden people had no feelings for this great master.

"So we responded directly to the British, and we agreed to their plan, but we will not give any comments until the final resolution of the Paris Conference.

People should pay attention to the public propaganda and don’t let people catch the handle. These ideas are spread freely by the people and cannot have any relationship with the government." Prince Friedrich said

There is no way, the way to survive in a small country is to "fence-behind". The British cannot afford to offend, and Austria cannot afford to offend them either. If you want to gain benefits between two major countries, you are dancing on eggs.
Chapter completed!