When the Japanese country was plunged into endless war.
In fact, at this historical node, the entire world is not very peaceful.
Especially in Europe.
The rise of Britain and the previous conflict between France were inevitable. During this period, Europe was in the midst of drastic changes. At this stage, European countries began small-scale trade with Longyan, India and Turkey, and continued to establish colonial strongholds in Africa and America. At this time, Britain, France, the Ottoman Empire, the Austrian Empire, and the Tsarist Empire were still in their prime.
but……
At this time, democratic thoughts had begun to slowly spread.
Although the French Revolution and the American War of Independence have not yet begun, with the establishment of a constitutional monarchy and the development of capitalism, this trend has begun to become stronger and stronger.
certainly.
These are not important.
What we want to talk about now is that colonial expansion during this period was still based on island-style plunder, fraudulent trade, and black trafficking. In this field, the competition among the European powers has begun to enter a fierce state.
In particular, the Seven Years' War between Britain and France really brought the competition for colonization and trade to the forefront of the world.
At this time.
The Seven Years War had just ended, and Britain had won the final victory. France, once a powerful country in Europe, certainly did not recover after a fall. However, France has not yet seen the essence of the problem from this war that has lasted for seven years and involved many European powers.
The current monarch of France, Louis XV, did not see Britain's victory because the constitutional monarchy relatively completely destroyed the feudal system that restricted the productivity of the entire society, the revolution of the bourgeoisie, and the revolution of various industries, which promoted the British economy. Strength and military strength have developed by leaps and bounds, which is the reason for the real British War Group's victory.
"Did you hear that! Britain lost in Australia!"
"Your Majesty the King, this is our best chance to fight back!"
"We should unite with Austria again and fully regain our hegemony at sea!"
"His Majesty……"
In the palace of France, the old Louis XV quietly looked at the group of ministers wearing court clothes.
Louis XV.
He is the Sun King of France and the great-grandson of Louis XIV. The fourth king of France's Bourbon dynasty.
In the early days of Louis XV's reign, he was still quite popular among the people. Unfortunately, he still did not make up his mind to reform the French monarchy and his appeasement policy in Europe made him gradually lose the support of the people. During his reign, palace life was corrupt, and the country's economic problems during the reign of his great-grandfather Louis XIV were not well resolved.
With all this, coupled with the situation in France, the situation is equally complicated.
There was a Bourbon cabinet and a bishop's cabinet in the country. The conflicts between domestic forces also gave Louis XV some headaches.
"Quiet, quiet!"
Seeing that the king's face was not very good, the official next to him banged the gavel in his hand.
"Your Majesty, we cannot let this good opportunity pass..."
"His Majesty……"
Louis XV looked around and sneered: "Fighting Britain? In what name? Have you ever thought about it?"
In Europe, wars were initiated either because of the legal status of the kings of neighboring countries. For example, the Seven Years War was the competition for the position of king of Austria. They used this name to fight for maritime hegemony. Or, the legal status of European bishops, and then go to war... Without these legal excuses, it would be immoral to start a war.
"this……"
"us……"
In a group of people, you look at me and I look at you.
but.
Britain had lost 80,000 troops in Australia, and word had spread throughout Europe that this was no small matter. What is the total population of Britain? The 80,000-strong army was completely exhausted. Everyone still regrets not being able to seize such an opportunity.
Louis XV smiled coldly.
Instead of arguing with these losers here, it would be better to go back and hug Madame Pompadour and have a good intimacy.
Seeing these unwilling people arguing, he couldn't help but said lightly: "Instead of thinking about Britain, why don't you look down below?"
France lost a lot during the Seven Years' War. The most important of these is the loss of hegemony over the Atlantic Ocean. At that time, France tightly controlled Britain's westward expansion from the Great Lakes region to the Mississippi River Basin. However, during this war, Britain occupied Canada, part of Louisiana, and Florida and France in Asia. Most of the colonies. Although France still had New Orleans and Guadeloupe, they had lost the New World. As a result, Britain became a true maritime overlord and began to forge its own legend of an empire on which the sun never sets.
The "Peace of Paris" at that time was signed by Louis XV himself, which became the biggest shame during his reign.
This was also the direction that Louis XV had been trying to find ways to re-emerge during his reign.
New route!
A new breakthrough!
"under?"
A group of people listened and looked at each other.
Louis XV pounded the table angrily: "If Britain is not going to touch it for the time being, then who can it touch? Ottoman, Ottoman!"
"What?"
The expressions of a group of people changed drastically.
Ottoman?
A flash of light flashed in Louis XV's eyes: "Ottoman has just been defeated by Russia, not to mention they are pagans! Of course, Ottoman is still very powerful... but..."
"Your Majesty is referring to Egypt?"
At this moment, everyone's eyes lit up.
The Egyptian region had been conquered by the Ottoman Empire before. However, Egypt, a place where a glorious empire once appeared, was not so easy to manage. Today, the Ottomans have just experienced a chaos and lost in the Russo-Turkish War. This former Ottoman colony has become a favorite in everyone's eyes.
Because Osman is now unable to control so much territory.
The surrounding countries have begun to gradually encroach on the Ottoman colonies. Naturally, Hamid is not stupid. He can only reduce the current Ottoman military strength as much as possible. How powerful they are now, how cowardly Osman is now. Those places that cannot be taken care of can naturally be abandoned and then develop with peace of mind and wait for a comeback.
Osman!
Mediterranean!
Everyone couldn't help but their eyes lit up.
This is the direction they should conquer!
