After hearing what Archduke Mikhail said, Marshal Peter Wittgenstein, who was old and had seen too many intrigues between countries, felt that this matter was not that simple.
The Ming Empire has been "living" for more than a hundred years. Even if it wants to take action, it will cut the sausages with a knife and come piece by piece. How do you change your style now? Have you replaced Brother Guan’s machete?
In addition, there was news a few days ago that a large fleet of the Ming Dynasty was defeated by the Royal Indian Navy off the coast of Goa on the west coast of India. It lost three armored cruisers, while the Royal Indian Navy only lost one armored cruiser. .
"Grand Duke," Marshal Wittgenstein asked in a low voice, "Did the Ming Empire really declare war on the Ottoman Empire? Could it be because they were defeated by the British off the coast of Goa?"
Mikhail interrupted him and said: "Marshal, don't listen to the British nonsense. They lost a Brooke-class armored cruiser of more than 9,000 tons! And the Ming Dynasty lost three Guogong-class armored cruisers of 3,000 tons. They said they were armored. The cruiser actually only has the tonnage of a third-class cruiser. In fact, the British suffered a big loss!"
He glanced at the doubtful old marshal and said, "Marshal, my information is absolutely accurate because the admiral of that Ming fleet is Natalie Pavlovna's husband."
"Then the Ming Dynasty declared war on the Ottoman Empire?" Marshal Wigenstein frowned. Even if the Ming Dynasty won the naval battle of Goa, it would be the Ming Dynasty's victory over the British, and it seems to have nothing to do with Turkey, right?
As for the Ming Dynasty's entry into the Persian Gulf, it may intensify the relationship between the Ming Dynasty and the Ottoman Empire, making the already complex situation more confusing, but this change may not be beneficial to the Rakshasa Kingdom.
"No, not yet." Grand Duke Mikhail shook his head, "But that will be a matter of time. After all, Mahmoud II cannot tolerate his holy land being threatened by the Ming Empire."
This is a reason, but the Ottoman Empire is already at war with military powers such as Rakshasa, Great Britain, France, Austria, and Prussia. Does it still have the power to declare the Ming Dynasty?
As soon as he thought of this, the cheerful voice of Tsar Nicholas II rang out: "Mikhail Pavlovich, the Sultan sued for peace. Thank God, he sued for peace through the ambassador to Switzerland, and also returned Issue a statement expressing willingness to recognize the complete independence of Greece. We are victorious. Hurrah! Hurrah!"
"Ula."
As the tsar took the lead in cheering, the palace suddenly became a sea of "Ula".
Although the Turks' peace statement did not mention any territorial disposal plan outside Greece, Nicholas I still felt that Rakshasa's territorial requirements would be met.
He no longer wants Constantinople, but most of Rumelia, Wallachia, Moldavia and other places should all be ceded to Rakshasa, right? Those are the territories that the Rakshasa Kingdom worked so hard to conquer!
With these territories, Rakshasa's country can also be accounted for. Although the Rakshasa army suffered heavy losses in the past few months of war, the people below should be satisfied with having captured so much territory.
In a war, how can anyone not die?
As for the Constantine issue, it can wait until the next war to resolve it.
The Ottoman Empire is on the verge of death, and now it is just a matter of delay.
London, 10 Downing Street.
At this time, there was also a lot of joy.
Ever since the country was dragged into the Greek War of Independence by George Canning, senior civil servants in No. 10 Downing Street and the Old Admiralty Building (Foreign Office) have become gloomy when it comes to foreign affairs.
Because the British Empire actually had to declare war on the Ottoman Turkish Empire, which needed their support most because of a Greek independence war instigated by the Rakshasa people. Since the era of Elizabeth I, Britain has not been so stupid on diplomatic issues.
And Britain's mistake in taking sides has made it difficult for British diplomats to display their traditional art of British shit-stirring.
No matter how much Britain can stir up trouble, it can't stand on the side of the Ottoman Empire and fight its allies, right? The British shit-stirring technique is a gentleman's art. You must stir shit and erect an archway at the same time. You must not smash your own sign.
Therefore, after the British Empire officially declared war on the Ottoman Empire, Britain provided very little support to the Ottoman Empire.
On the other side, the Ming Empire and France colluded to provide military aid to the Rakshasa Empire - the Ming Dynasty produced a variety of weapons, from bullets and cannons to battleships, all of which were equipped for the Rakshasa Empire. France helped the Rakshasa country sell oil to raise money, and they themselves made a lot of money from it.
There is also a kingdom called Dajin, which is responsible for sending out mercenaries to help the Rakshasa people fight the Turks.
With these three good helpers, no matter how good Nicholas I's Rakshasa soldiers were, the Ottoman Empire would eventually be unable to withstand it.
Therefore, these shit-stirring experts from the British Empire are in a hurry! All he had to do was stab Nicholas I in the butt with a stick.
Well now, the Turks finally thought about it because of the Ming Dynasty's defeat in the Persian Gulf. Finally willing to give up on Greece and sue for peace.
With this step, the British Empire's shit-stirring skills finally come into play.
"Gentlemen, the war in Greece that does not belong to us is almost over!"
The Foreign Minister of the British Empire, Robert Peel, told other members of the cabinet in a relaxed tone the good news he had just received in the conference room at No. 10 Downing Street.
"Pa bang bang..."
There was a good round of applause.
When the applause stopped, Prime Minister Duke Wellington looked at Robert Peel with expectant eyes and said: "Robert, the next step is the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs... Prince Metternich of Austria will come forward to organize the peace conference. I hope Through this peace meeting, everyone will see clearly the ambitions of the Rakshasa Empire and the Ming Empire!"
"Prime Minister," Robert Peel asked, "will the Ming Empire also participate in this peace conference?"
"Of course not," said the Duke of Wellington. "What qualifications do they have to participate? They never declared war on the Ottoman Empire."
"Prime Minister, then our first principle is..."
"Of course, the territories of the Turkish Empire except Greece must remain intact!" Duke Wellington pondered for a moment, "That is to say, Moldavia, Wallachia, Rumelia and other places must be returned to the Ottoman Empire. The expansion of the Rakshasa state in the Balkans must be curbed."
"It sounds like the Rakshasa Kingdom was defeated." Robert Peel smiled.
Duke Wellington also smiled and said: "If Nicholas I is not satisfied with this principle, then he can continue to fight... fight alone until he achieves a result that satisfies him."
"Prime Minister, I understand." Robert Peel certainly knew that letting Rakshasa fight the Ottoman Empire alone was the Duke of Wellington's real goal.
Because the Rakshasa singled out the Ottomans (but without European allies), there was only one final result, which was a tragic victory for the Rakshasa country!
The generated Rakshasa will capture Constantinople and upgrade to the Eastern Roman Empire.
At the same time, the entire or most of the Balkan Peninsula will be captured by the Rakshasa Kingdom.
For Austria, Prussia and even France, this result was unacceptable.
However, this goal is not easy to achieve.
The Duke of Wellington saw Robert Peel's brows frowning slightly and asked, "Robert, are there any difficulties?"
"Prime Minister," Robert Peel said, "Austria should support us, and Prussia will probably lean towards us. But Louis XVII of France and the Duke of Marseille..."
"Well," said the Duke of Wellington, "Robert, I know you have a way! Tell me, what do you want?"
"The young eagle of France!" Robert Peel said, "The only one who can restrain Louis XVII and the Duke of Marseille is the Prince of Parma who is dormant in Vienna."
"You mean... Napoleon's son?" Duke Wellington looked at Robert Peel, "We finally brought down his father!"
"Yes, but he is not Emperor Napoleon after all!"
(End of chapter)
