Chapter 401： Fao Synergy

In the face of Prince Metternich's almost provocative words, Jerome Bonaparte was not angry at all, but answered Prince Metternich in a peaceful but condescending tone.

"Mr. Metternich, it's not decades ago! The Second Empire is not the First Empire, so there's no need to imitate it.

Times are changing, and so are the relationships between nations. I admit that I don't have the superb commanding ability like my uncle, but I also won't provoke wars all over Europe like my uncle. "

Jerome Bonaparte paused, then continued: "The French Empire just wants to regain its lost glory and status, and the war between us and the Russian Empire is also to achieve peace in the whole of Europe. An aggressive The empire was a great disaster for the whole of Europe.

Is the current Austrian Empire really willing to defend the interests of the Russian Empire as it did decades ago? Are the interests of the Russian Empire really the same as those of the Austrian Empire? As far as I know, the Russian Empire is deliberately planning a revolt of the Slavs in the Ottoman Empire against the Ottoman government.

If the Russian Empire also uses this method to provoke the Ukrainians, Bohemians, and Slovaks in the Austrian Empire, then what method should the Austrian Empire use to resist them!

You are a wise man, and you probably don't want to see the Austrian Empire fall into the Ottoman Empire step by step! "

Jerome Bonaparte's words are like a knife that kills without blood, directly cutting open Metternich's belly and showing Metternich's inner thoughts.

It is impossible to say that Metternich is not pro-Russian, but Metternich's pro-Russian premise is that the Russian Empire does not penetrate into the Balkans.

Once the tentacles of the Russian Empire penetrated deep into the Balkans, the Austrian Empire would fall into the Russian siege, and the worst outcome would be a second Ottoman Empire.

Therefore, Prince Metternich's attitude towards the Russian Empire throughout his life was to pull and fight, using Britain to contain Russia, using Russia to suppress France, and then using France to threaten Prussia, forcing Prussia to coordinate actions with Austria.

Under this theory, the Austrian Empire acted as a coordinator, preventing either party from becoming too powerful to threaten the Austrian Empire.

Who knew that a sudden revolution would destroy all his abacus!

The threat of nationalism and the establishment of the Second Empire made the old man aware of the danger of the empire. Based on the enthusiasm of the patriots and the desire for power, he worked tirelessly to run back and forth, with the aim of giving the Austrian Empire a space for mediation.

Now it seems that the Austrian Empire may really have little chance of mediation.

Prince Metternich's face turned pale, and after a while, he said, "Your Majesty, I believe that the cornerstone of peace in Europe lies in the balance of power between great powers. You are destroying the order of the entire Europe!"

"No! Monsieur Metternich, if the protection of the European order is just doing nothing, or even compromising with certain countries, then I think it is pushing the whole of Europe into a bigger war!" Mu Bonaparte suddenly raised his head and said with high fighting spirit: "Some countries will not be satisfied by a temporary compromise, they want more! The Vienna system you have designed can no longer effectively guarantee the order between the whole of Europe. , the cornerstone in your mouth is precisely the culprit that undermines the European order.

We must act to protect what is left of Europe! Keep them safe from the Russian Empire.

Both the Austrian Empire and the French Empire are big Catholic countries, and we should join hands to protect the nation's faith! "

What an outrageous tyrant!

Jerome Bonaparte's words successfully left an image of "disrespecting God" in Metternich's heart. Thinking about it, as a qualified political figure, his heart has long been filled with interests, how could he still leave God behind what space.

"Your Majesty, what do you mean?" Prince Metternich asked Jerome Bonaparte again.

"Since the Vienna system has ended, it is time to build a brand new system!" Jerome Bonaparte immediately said, "I think the French Empire has the ability and also the responsibility to build a brand new system. In this In the system, all countries are mutually inclusive, mutually beneficial and win-win!”

"Can the Austrian Empire also join it?" Metternich asked suspiciously.

"As a big country with a long history, the Austrian Empire can of course join it!" Jerome Bonaparte said to Metternich without hesitation: "In this system, we can coordinate with each other! As much as possible By eliminating differences among countries, major countries can even help each other for mutual benefit and win-win results!"

Jerome Bonaparte's description of the future system is no different from the Vienna system dominated by Metternich before, except that the leading country of the Vienna system is the Austrian Empire.

The leader of the new system in Jerome Bonaparte's mouth is the French Empire. As Jerome Bonaparte said, the French Empire is more qualified to be the leader of the system than the Austrian Empire.

The Austrian Empire, which has experienced the Second Revolution, has fully displayed its weak side in front of the European powers.

Not to mention the three great powers of Britain, France and Russia, even countries like Prussia look down on the current Austrian Empire.

In terms of national strength, the current Austrian Empire is only one line stronger than the Kingdom of Prussia.

This line is still the face saved after the Hessian War.

How can a country like this be able to secure its position as the leader of the system!

"Old! Old!" Prince Metternich shook his head and sighed to himself: "The future is yours!"

"I can assure you, as long as I am the supreme ruler of the French Empire! I will never do anything to the Austrian Empire!" Jerome Bonaparte said to Prince Metternich: "As I said just now In that case, the French Empire and the Austrian Empire, which are big Catholic countries, should join hands to help each other, instead of acting independently. So that the prestige of God gradually declines..."

Jerome Bonaparte's speech caused a smile on Metternich's face. Although Metternich didn't know how sincere Jerome Bonaparte's words were, at least at this stage in France The Empire did not want to be an enemy of the Austrian Empire.

"The Austrian Empire is also willing to cherish the friendship with the French Empire, and is willing to join hands with France!" Prince Metternich also responded to Jerome Bonaparte with standard diplomatic language.

Both Richard Metternich and De Ruiz knew that Jerome Bonaparte and Metternich had basically reached a consensus on the issue of the Russian Empire.

Next, it is the question of whether the Austrian Empire should join the Anglo-French alliance to declare war on the Russian Empire.

On this issue, Prince Metternich still maintains a posture of ignoring rabbits and eagles. He repeatedly refused to declare war on the Russian Empire on the grounds that the Austrian Empire could not betray the Russian Empire. He was only willing to remain neutral in this war, even if Gerrault M. Bonaparte made the condition that the two duchies of the Danube should be divided into the territory of the Austrian Empire, and Metternich also refused.

"Mr. Metternich, your neutrality also arouses Russia's hatred! Instead of this, it's better to join the war against Russia!" Jerome Bonaparte persuaded.

"Your Majesty, the Austrian Empire has always adhered to the principle of peace... Our Majesty is unwilling to break with the Russian Empire..." Prince Metternich was obviously unwilling to declare war on the Russian Empire, or declare war on the Russian Empire immediately.

If we declare war on the Russian Empire now, the Austrian Empire will inevitably suffer the mad revenge of the Russian Empire.

Only when the French Empire achieved a staged victory over the Russian Empire, the Austrian Empire could issue a pass to the Russian Empire.

In this way, the Austrian Empire would be able to take the Danube duchies effortlessly.

Jerome Bonaparte, who had tried many times to no avail, could only give up the idea of ​​enticing the Austrian Empire to declare war on the Russian Empire in advance, and could not help but curse at an old fox.

Even though the current Prince Metternich is 80 years old, his wisdom has not decreased with age, but has become more sophisticated.

Not at all like a guy who could face Alzheimer's at any time.

After the topic of the declaration of war was terminated, the whole conversation developed in the direction of small talk. Prince Metternich once again took the lead in the topic. Jerome Bonaparte and others quietly listened to Prince Metternich's talk about the Great Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. The stories of the period, the protagonists of these stories are Emperor Napoleon There are also Talleyrand, and the Holy King Alexander I. The current Metternich can only get back the style of the past through some memories of the past. .

Metternich told stories one after another, and the sky gradually became late. When Metternich noticed the time again, it was already seven in the evening.

"Oh! I'm old! I'm old! Now there are only memories left to tell!" Prince Metternich, who had finished telling the last story, shook his head gently, sighing once again for the passing of time.

Then, Prince Metternich and Richard Metternich said goodbye to de Ruiz and Jerome Bonaparte.

Jerome Bonaparte and De Ruiz personally sent Richard Metternich and Prince Metternich to the carriage, and instructed the coachman to deliver Metternich and his son safely to their destination.

Seeing the figure of the carriage disappearing into the question, Jerome Bonaparte also sighed slightly and said, "Metternich is still old after all!"

"Yeah! We may have to witness the death of a legend!" De Luiz also sighed with emotion.

"However, the future belongs to our era!"