The Russian navy suddenly broke out and occupied the Polosk region. The entire European world was stunned by the news, and many people thought that the Prussian Kingdom was about to end.

Open the map and you will know that the coastlines of the Kingdom of Prussia are all in the Baltic Sea, and this is the sphere of influence of the Russian Navy.

Since the outbreak of the war, the Danish Navy blocked the Prussians' maritime transportation channels, and strategic materials supported by Britain and France could only be transported from land.

In the early days, the Tsarist government ignored the role of the navy and did not attack the coastal areas of Prussia. It simply fought on land, and the Prussian Kingdom still had the power to fight.

It's different now. It's too late to break through on land. The Russians turned their attention to the sea and used their naval advantages to attack the Prussian Kingdom.

This is an unsolvable problem. The Russians can launch landing operations at any point, but Prussia cannot achieve full defense.

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Foreign Minister Wesenberg said: "Yesterday afternoon, the Russian minister submitted a new loan application to us. They are planning to use the Prussian Saxony region as collateral to borrow 30 million Syrian shields."

Using the enemy's territory as collateral to make loans is the result of this. No, this may not be a mortgage, it may be a transaction.

With the financial situation of the Tsarist government, the possibility of repaying the loan on time is very small, and the possibility of selling the collateral to repay the debt is very high.

The prerequisite is that the Russians won the battle and tore off the Prussian Kingdom.

Franz asked with concern: "What is the Saxony government's opinion? Are they interested in paying for this land?"

The Prussian Saxony region was assigned to Prussia at the Vienna Conference in 1815. Now the Saxony Kingdom is a part of the new Holy Roman Empire. If this part of the land returns, it will naturally be returned to the Saxony Kingdom.

The Saxony region of the Prussian Saxony occupies forty percent of the territory of the Saxony Kingdom, and the Saxony Kingdom has always wanted to take it back. When they joined the New Shenlu Empire, Prime Minister Felix made a promise.

Now that the opportunity is here, can the Saxony government bear it?

Franz was very suspicious.

If the Saxony government can't help it, then the Vienna government will not be able to stop it on this issue. After all, Franz also needs to consider the people's hearts.

The price of 30 million SHIELD is not unbearable for the economically developed Saxony Kingdom. As long as they are willing to find a way, they can raise it.

Prime Minister Felix replied: "The Saxony government should be inclined to invest in the Prussian Saxony region. Prime Minister Fresel will arrive in Vienna this afternoon."

Franz thought for a while and said, "Please comfort them first. Now these lands are still in the hands of Prussia, and the Russians' promises are simply unsuccessful.

We must have other collateral to reduce loan risks.

The Saxony government can make a commitment to approve this Russian-Austrian loan, and the Russians agree to sell the Saxony region and agree on the price in advance."

This matter is very troublesome, and it can be said that the Russians chose a good opportunity.

Now most people think that the Russians will win the war. At this time, the Vienna government cannot refuse using the Prussian Saxony region as bait.

The loan mortgage is fake, and the real purpose of the Tsarist government is to raise funds and continue the war.

As soon as the news spreads, the Saxony people will ask to buy the land back. The Saxony government cannot refuse, and Vienna has to cooperate.

Franz is not willing to be this sucker. If the Russians have won the war, then he will not have to say 30 million ASIS, even 50 million ASIS will be released.

But now it is just an unknown number. If the Tsarist government is defeated or the land is not ceded from Prussia, then the loan is likely to be wasted.

Moreover, mortgage loans and sales are two concepts. Now the Tsar is very short of money, so in order to raise military expenses, he naturally dare not speak out, so as not to scare away the financial owners, and the future is not certain.

At that time, the main and secondary will be transferred, and the people will be eager to recover the hearts of the Saxony region of the Universal Saxony region, and will not sell it at a sky-high price?

Foreign Minister Wesenberg said worriedly: "His Majesty, since the Russians have thrown out the Prussian Saxony region, I am worried that they may promise the Rhineland region to the French in exchange for loans."

Franz's face changed. It was not possible, but very possible.

If you are short of money, what can the Tsarist government do?

Besides, it is still generous to others. Once the French are tempted, will the Paris government do its best to support the Kingdom of Prussia?

The Berlin government cannot promise the same conditions. Not everyone is Bismarck and dares to write a blank check to the French.

Diplomacy cannot be made randomly. If Bismarck had not been strong enough and had good luck enough, the original Rhineland region would have fallen into the hands of the French.

As part of the German region, the Rhineland has long been regarded as a treasure by the Vienna government. How could it be easily obtained by the French?

To destroy, it is necessary to destroy the French-Russian transaction!

This was Franz's first reaction, and he got a headache again, how to destroy the possible French-Russian transactions.

"Tell the news to the British. Although the Rhineland region has developed slowly in recent years, its rich resources and industrial foundation are still there. Once it falls into the hands of the French, it will soon cause qualitative changes.

France is already very strong. If it grows stronger, the London government will not be able to sleep.”

This is a disaster. The Russian-Austrian alliance is still there, and the Vienna government does not do many things against the Russians.

Prime Minister Felix suggested: "Your Majesty, should we push it, and simply let the Russians lose this war?"

It is very easy to want the Russians to lose the war, as long as Austria suddenly embargoes on supplies. Now most of the strategic materials of the Russian army on the front line are produced in Austria.

Even if the Tsarist government wants to buy it somewhere else, it will be too late to go, let alone they can't find a buyer.

Only Britain, France and Austria have this production capacity in Europe. If the Russians can be pulled down from the position of hegemony, how could Britain and France refuse?

The compromise between France and Russia was also based on the fact that the Tsarist government was sure to win. Napoleon III would not help the Russians win wars and consolidate the enemy's hegemony.

This is also because all countries are afraid of the Russian-Austrian alliance. The two countries have formed a alliance to complement each other's resources, and the strength they can burst out has been 11>2.

Franz shook his head and said, "No, we can't take action at this time.

The Prussians still have the power to fight. As long as Britain and France are more generous and let the Prussians arm the young and strong nations, the Russians may not be able to win.

Have you noticed that Alexander II's reforms have been suspended and after the war is over, does the Tsarist government still have the ability to continue reforming?"

In order to support this war, Alexander II had to compromise with the domestic conservatives to ensure domestic stability.

This compromise will be difficult to reform in the future. At least when facing the same problem, the difficulty of reform will increase significantly.

From a long-term development perspective, the strategic goal of this Prussian-Russian War has been completed. A Russian Empire with imperfect reforms is what Austria needs.

Since the strategic goal has been achieved, there is naturally no need to continue to target the Russians. Before the Russian-Austrian alliance is over, the matter of hatred can only be done by others.

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The plan will never keep up with the rapid change. When the Tsarist government negotiated with Austria, it also started negotiations with the French.

At the Palace of Versailles, Napoleon III hesitated about the olive branch thrown by the Tsarist government.

There can only be one European hegemon. On this issue, the Russian Empire is France's biggest competitor.

Now loaning to the Tsarist government is undoubtedly a way to invest in the enemy.

In Napoleon III's view, the biggest problem to obtain the Rhineland region was not military but politically.

The annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia was enough, and European countries formed a joint defense circle against them. If they annexed the Rhineland region by force, it would inevitably trigger intervention from various countries.

At this time, the French needed allies. Unlike mortgage loans in the Saxony region, the Tsarist government made a promise to support the French to annex the Rhineland region.

This is decided by geopoliticality. No matter how powerful the Tsar is, it is impossible to cross the German Federation to occupy the Rhineland region, so there is no way to talk about mortgage.

With the support of the Tsarist government, France would not be politically isolated. After exchanging some interests with various countries, the success rate of annexing the Rhineland region was very high.

Foreign Minister Abraham suggested: "His Majesty, whether to lend to the Tsarist government is the key to the final result of this war.

The Russians now have a very high chance of winning, and I can't imagine how the Prussians turn the tables. Even without our loans, the Tsarist government could raise funds from elsewhere.

If that's the case, it's better to just divide the Kingdom of Prussia with the Russians and maximize our interests."

Chancellor Allen opposes: "No, the Russians have too bad reputations, and with their financial capabilities, they are simply unable to repay the loan.

Our money is not blown by the strong wind, and we cannot be wasted in vain. It is also possible to divide the Kingdom of Prussia and not provide loans to the Russians.

Once the Kingdom of Prussia is defeated, we can use the excuse of asking for debts to temporarily manage the Rhineland region, creating established facts.

Then slowly communicate with other countries and exchange interests, so that they can just recognize our occupation of the Rhineland region.

The support of the Russians is simply irrelevant. Whether they support us or not we have to trade with various countries. Even if the Tsarist government opposes it, they are not able to intervene.

Why do you need to spend this money in vain?”

Foreign Minister Abraham retorted: "Earl Alan, this is not a waste of money. With the support of the Russians, it is much easier for us to obtain the default of all countries.

If there is no support from the Russians, then all European countries will oppose it. Even if we eat the Rhineland region, we will eventually vomit it out."

The support of European countries may not be important, but the support of major powers must be.

Except for Spain, which is in civil strife, the five major European powers, who can ignore it, the remaining families must obtain the support of at least one of them.

The lessons of history have told the French that it is not possible to work alone, and even more reckless.

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Chapter completed!