Sweden has not formed an alliance with the Ottoman Empire, and King Karl XI does not intend to take advantage of others' danger. He may consider shaking hands with Sobieski, who has just ascended the throne.
However, there are two prerequisites. First, Sweden must get back the previously lost Baltic Sea coastal areas. This is for the previously lost land. If other places were occupied by Swedish troops, Sobieski would also have to admit them.
Secondly, the Swedish Navy wanted to have control of the entire Baltic Sea, and the Ming Empire Navy was not bound by this. The shipbuilding plan drawn up by Polly must be notified to Sweden six months in advance, otherwise it will be regarded as a breach of contract, and the Swedish Navy has the power to sink or seize it.
There is no restriction on the Danish Navy, but after the Swedish Navy has eight first-class ironclad ships, it has formed a relative quality advantage over the Danish Navy.
If ironclad ships are purchased from the Ming Empire in the future, the Swedish Navy will be able to surpass the entire Northern Alliance combined fleet.
On the contrary, if the Danish navy can defeat the Swedish navy, it will not matter whether there is this treaty or not, and Karl XI does not need to care about the other party's feelings now.
As long as Sweden maintains a long-term close alliance with the Ming Empire, it can rest easy and be a veritable northern hegemon, because Russia has ceased to exist in name only...
Karl XI believed that this condition was not harsh on Sobieski at all. He just got back what belonged to Sweden, nothing more, and did not let it cede territory and pay compensation.
Besides, in this situation, it is impossible for the other party to compensate.
Sweden is far more interested in Denmark than Polly. Sobieski has no control over this matter, so there is no need to talk to him, and it would be a waste of time to talk with him.
Carl XI was basically satisfied with being able to get so much at one time. If he ate too much, he wouldn't be able to digest it.
Now we still have to look at the war situation in Central Europe to formulate future strategic plans for Eastern Europe.
Although Sobieski and Leopold I lost for a while, it did not hurt the latter.
Although the name of the Holy Roman Empire is rather ridiculous, due to the end of the European War and after these years of recuperation, it has recovered much better than it did thirty years ago.
The repulse of the siege of 200,000 Ottoman troops outside Vienna is an example. The other party did not invade Vienna again, but directed its offensive contradictions towards southern Poland.
Karl XI believed that after mobilization, Leopold I could mobilize approximately 400,000 to 500,000 people to achieve a comeback.
Coupled with the help of the three allies of Denmark, Saxony, and Brandenburg-Prussia, as well as Poland fighting on the mainland, the final total strength of the anti-Austrian side may be as high as one million.
With the absolute superiority of troops, Karl XI was not so optimistic that the Ottomans could win again.
Leopold I also had reason to do this, because once the Austrian army completely occupied southern Poland, they could achieve long-distance siege of Vienna from the north, east, and south.
After the victory in the Battle of Krakow, the Ottoman-controlled area was like a scimitar, stabbing from the Balkans into Central Europe.
It is estimated that Leopold I was eager for the Ottoman army to continue marching towards Warsaw, so as to expand the supply line.
When the anti-Austrian coalition forces are assembled, they will be able to deal a devastating blow to the opponent during the coldest time of the year...
When the news came back to Warsaw, Sobieski was of course very happy.
Of course he can agree to all the conditions proposed by Karl XI.
He had no intention of retaining control of the Baltic Sea.
How expensive is it to build a battleship?
The cost of building a battleship can feed tens of thousands of soldiers!
Besides, we have now entered the era of ironclad ships, and Poli does not have this technology at all.
It is not possible to purchase ironclads from overseas, because even if the other party agrees, I will not be able to come up with enough money.
Therefore, there is no need to keep a navy in Boli in the past ten years, as long as there are a bunch of fishing boats that can catch some seafood.
Regarding Sweden's land requirements, Sobieski did not resolve the issue.
If he and his allies can defeat the Ottomans, they can regain the lost territory in the future.
Otherwise, just give it to Karl XI as a gift to shake hands and make peace.
Sobieski also agreed to the three prerequisites of the Ming Empire.
Whether it is Obukhov who has taken refuge in him, or Alexei I who may take refuge in him.
Sobieski asked him to go to Leopold I, so that he would not violate the relevant conditions at all.
As for Russia’s land, he doesn’t even care about his own territory, so how can he care about other people’s territory?
All Russians who entered Polly land, Sobieski would send them to their allies.
Taking them in would be equivalent to hundreds of thousands or even millions more mouths!
If you don’t feed enough, the consequences can be imagined...
Forced by the situation, before winter began, Sobieski, who was trying to get out of his dire situation, reached an agreement with Sweden and the Ming Empire's ambassador to Sweden.
Only by stabilizing the north can we clean up the mess in the south.
To his surprise, the Ottoman army seemed content to occupy Krakow and the surrounding areas and did not continue north to Warsaw after its victory.
After the autumn, Hussein continued to attack northward. He believed that the weather conditions would be very unfavorable to his own soldiers, so after careful consideration, he gave up the idea.
Once our troops approach Warsaw, the supply line will be further stretched, and the troops of the Holy Roman Empire may cut off their supply lines at any time.
The distance to retreat from Warsaw to safety was about three hundred miles. For the infantry, it was a death march in the snowy winter.
Since there is a high probability of failure, there is no need to attack. Hussein has failed many times and will no longer be dazzled by victory.
At this time, the rich experience of how to run away played a role in calming the mind...
Waiting until the following spring, depending on the circumstances, seems more reasonable and reliable.
Even if the local army gathers forces again, he can rely on the city of Krakow to wait for work.
Hussein believed that as long as the Qing army occupying southern Russia did not attack him, the Krakow salient would be relatively stable.
Fortunately, we have already reached an agreement with the Qing army. Both sides have recognized the other party's control area, and there should be no major fights in the short term.
The Battle of Krakow was a huge shame for Leopold I, because he teamed up with the famous Polish general Sobieski and was defeated by the opponent two against one.
In order to avenge his hatred, Leopold I mobilized throughout the Holy Roman Empire and also sent invitations to allies such as Denmark, Brandenburg-Prussia, and Saxony.
No matter what, these three families all have to send 50,000 troops, just a little more. Their own troops send 350,000 troops, plus Sobieski's 200,000 troops, the total force reaches 700,000.
If the Ottoman army that invaded Central Europe still maintained a size of 200,000, then the anti-Austrian coalition could have a strength advantage of three and a half times.
Of course, Leopold I was not in a hurry to take revenge. At least he had to equip his men with enough weapons and ammunition.
Through the lessons learned from Krakow, all coalition generals realized the importance of tanks.
Even if you can't imitate this heavy weapon, you can still manufacture "Hussite Chariots" in large quantities.
Especially in the front part of the car, it should be equipped with a thick enough iron plate, which can best withstand the attack of light cannon.
The rapid-fire light cannon also made its second appearance after being relegated to the second line for many years.
Leopold I ordered the construction of a thousand light cannons, all of which were equipped on his own tanks.
As for steam engines, the empire does have some preliminary products, but they are not yet up to the level of engines.
It doesn't matter. The tank can be pulled by horses. When it comes to the battlefield, it can be pushed by people...
Leopold I believed that the most important thing about a weapon like a tank was its protection and firepower, while mobility was dispensable.
No matter how fast our tanks run, are they as fast as the artillery shells fired by the opponent? ? ?
You have to fight and survive first, and then think about how to fight back.
King Leopold I also saw revolvers captured on the battlefield, but after trial production, the technicians at the arsenal said that if they could withstand the extremely high scrap rate of the honeycomb barrel, they could be mass-produced.
The cost of a rifle may be as high as hundreds of silver coins. As a result, the imitation plan of this continuous-fire weapon was finally abandoned...
It's perfectly fine to equip soldiers with grenades and thick breastplates.
As for airships, only five countries in Europe own them.
They are Rome, Venice, France, the Netherlands, and Sweden. They have one thing in common, that is, they are all friends of the Ming Empire!
Among them, France and the Netherlands have long mastered airship manufacturing technology, but the fuel still needs to be imported from the Ming Empire.
Sweden currently only purchases a full set of weapons and equipment from the Ming Empire, but it should also introduce related manufacturing technologies in the future.
The armies of Rome and Venice were small in size, and the latter paid more attention to the construction of maritime power. Like Sweden, it always purchased finished products instead of spending huge sums of money to introduce technology.
In this regard, Leopold I made two preparations.
On the one hand, it tried to purchase airships from France and the Netherlands, and on the other hand, it ordered the casting of more light cannons.
Since this kind of weapon can quickly load ammunition and achieve continuous fire, it can naturally complete air defense tasks at large elevation angles.
At least the Ottoman airships will not be allowed to act arrogantly in the sky.
As long as you can shoot down one or two ships on the battlefield, you can greatly boost your own morale!
Louis XIV has always regarded the Habsburg family as his biggest enemy and the main obstacle to France's dominance of Europe.
Even after acquiring half of England and the entire Spanish mainland, he still thinks so.
Selling an airship to a competitor?
Of course this is impossible!
Once Leopold I figured out the construction technology, wouldn't the French army's air superiority be gone in the future?
Although the technology for refining airship fuel was still in the hands of the Ming Empire, Louis XIV also wanted to take precautions before it happened.
As long as he didn't lack that much money, Louis XIV had no idea of exporting airships.
After the war against Britain and Spain, the Netherlands' strategy towards the European countries has been closely following the Ming Empire and France.
The Netherlands does not need to think carefully about what the boss and second child should do, they can just follow the trend.
Since even Sweden has joined this military alliance, it means that the benefits are great enough.
After Sweden joined the Union, an entire maritime blockade was formed in the Atlantic direction.
It can prevent European countries other than Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands from expanding overseas from the Atlantic direction, thus protecting their overseas interests.
In the direction of the Mediterranean, the Ottomans, Rome, and Venice are also responsible, which is equivalent to locking the Holy Roman Empire, Polis, Denmark, etc. to the European continent.
As for other weapons, both France and the Netherlands are willing to sell second-hand goods, because the other party cannot purchase new goods at full price, and tanks are not among them.
In order to have time to train the army, Leopold I used grain to purchase a batch that could equip 100,000 combat troops.
The rest will be produced by the country's arsenal. If there is still a gap, it can be purchased from Denmark or other allies.
In a personal letter written to Ibrahim I, Hussein elaborated on his concerns that European countries might unite to deal with themselves.
The Crusaders' many Eastern expeditions back then were still vivid in our minds, especially since our own side had already invaded the heart of Europe, so we had to be more careful.
Even countries that are relatively friendly to the Ottomans, such as France and the Netherlands, cannot be completely reassured.
Once France and the Netherlands are attracted by the Holy Roman Empire and Polly and join the camp against themselves, the advantage will be very obvious.
Although we can still use the Sudan Canal as a bargaining chip to frighten the opponent, as long as the opponent can win on the European battlefield, we can still obtain the right of passage of the canal, and maybe even get free passage.
As a result, Hussein had obtained 50,000 reinforcements, 200 tanks, 20 heavy guns, four airships, and a large amount of supplies before the beginning of spring.
King Ibrahim I was very happy to see the movie captured on the battlefield. After it was published in the newspaper, the whole country celebrated this glorious victory.
Ibrahim I did not know much about military matters, but he absolutely believed in Hussein's ability.
Considering the difficulties on his side, he was not forced to lead troops to attack Warsaw.
But the results that have been achieved must not be taken back by the enemy.
Since everything else was safe, Ibrahim I agreed to dispatch troops from various places to support the war-torn Central European battlefield.
In early March 1676, the anti-Austrian coalition forces completed their assembly near Bratislava.
With the support of the three allies of Denmark, Brandenburg-Prussia, and Saxony, Leopold I obtained half a million troops as he wished.
Although Sobieski's troops were still north of Krakow, Leopold I had no intention of waiting for the Allies to move south.
Allowing Sobieski's troops to stay in the southern part of Poli can also contain the Ottoman army in the area to a certain extent.
And the target of this operation is not Krakow, but Budapest!
Leopold I planned to capture the area and thereby cut off Hussein's supply lines.
If the other party comes to rescue, you can besiege the city and provide reinforcements.
On the contrary, you can get what you want!
On March 28, Hussein's main force returned from Krakow and arrived outside Budapest.
The famous Battle of Budapest is about to begin...
If Leopold I's army is not defeated, the Krakow front may collapse at any time.
Hussein made an extremely bold decision, that is, to abandon Krakow directly.
At present, the main task is to destroy the enemy's effective forces, and the supplementary task is to capture cities and territories.
Hussein had about 250,000 troops under his command, including about 50,000 cavalry, and was equipped with more than 460 steam tanks and 73 heavy artillery.
