Chapter 1152: Borrowing a Road

  Chapter 1130: Borrowing a Road
Oceanside, as the number two member state of the Ocean Alliance, recently the United States of America is extraordinarily lively, on the question of whether to send troops to join the war, has been completely noisy.

Not only is the congressman divided into several factions in the quarrel, civil also divided into several factions, coupled with the media’s push and pull, has now become the hottest topic in American society.

It was not easy for all parties to reach an agreement, but with the news of the London bombing, everyone quarreled again.

It took a lot of effort to finally pacify the crowd, but the result was that the bad news of the Malacca naval battle came again.

One after another, the bad news caused Theodore Roosevelt to be on the verge of breaking down. It is not easy to be the president of the United States, the domestic position has never been unified.

The United States of America was born in Britain, the British and American capital is the real meaning of the water, the interests of the United States to promote the United States of America to stand on the side of the British.

As for the Holy Roman Empire, it was an anomaly in the capitalist world. Although it was also a capitalist state, it was internally statist.

The bourgeoisie was suppressed to death by all sorts of restrictions. Especially on the management of financial capital, the performance is more strict, even to the point of harshness.

If the Holy Roman Empire wins the war, and the Shen Luo model dominates the world, it will be an absolute disaster for the capitalist world.

If the interests involved are not too great, and early by the British lulled on board, to Britain’s performance on the battlefield, Roosevelt has long since not accompanied the British to play.

But the reality is cruel, the United States by the British influence is too deep. Whether it is political culture, or economic industries are tied to the British.

In the original space and time, after World War II, the Americans were able to smoothly take over the world hegemony of Britain, it is these interest groups to pull the line.

Have to admit that these days the British influence is powerful, in pulling together the United States at the same time, and even able to stabilize the Union States.

If not for the deep hatred between the north and the south, it is estimated that the two countries are now even able to appear in the same trench.

Of course, this has nothing to do with the Vienna government’s indulgence.

Allies are not the more the better, the choice of allies in addition to the interests of the same, but also to consider the resulting responsibility and impact.

The power of the Holy Roman Empire in the Americas, guarding their own colonies is okay, want to provide security to allies obviously can not do.

Influenced by Franz, the pragmatic Vienna government never did anything beyond its own ability.

In their own strength is weak in the Americas to pull together allies, naturally, quietly carried out. In any case, they are not qualified to be cannon fodder, and there is no need for these countries to take the risk before the situation becomes clear.

The real significance of gathering allies lies in the construction of the post-war international situation. There are allies from the cooperation, obviously better than direct hard on the strong. For the hegemonic countries, it is better to have more little brothers.

President Roosevelt asked with concern: “Have the results of the expert group’s assessment come out? What exactly are the chances of victory for the British?”

Deep inside more inclined to the British, in this war the United States is also in support of Britain, but the war’s victory or defeat, Roosevelt’s heart is still not bottom.

There is no way, after the split of the United States, is definitely not 3-1=2 problem, on the comprehensive national strength of up to half of the same period of the original time and space, industrial strength has been weakened particularly strong.

Even the United Kingdom and the United States together, with the Holy Roman Empire there is still a qualitative gap. The only advantage is that, nominally, the Oceanic Alliance covers a wider territory, has a larger population and is richer in resources.

But wars are fought not just over territory, population and resources. These things need to go through a long process in order to be converted into military power.

Otherwise, the population of British India alone would be comparable to that of the entire Continental Union; and the territory and resources controlled by the Oceanic Union would be far greater than those of the Continental Union.

If not for the conversion efficiency is not high, this war should be to the side of the Oceanic Alliance, Britain will not be the Holy Roman Empire pressured to beat.

Secretary of State Castro replied with a serious look: “The situation is very bad right now, and the situation is developing in an unfavorable direction for us.

Before the outbreak of the war, the group of experts assessed the Oceanic Alliance’s chances of victory to be as high as 86.7%; after the London Bombing took place, it dropped by ten percentage points; after the results of the Malacca Naval Battle came in, the group of experts once again revised it downward by twenty percentage points.

It may seem that the Oceanic Alliance still has a higher chance of winning, but this is the ideal state of affairs, and we have to be very situational.

For example: the Russians going to India, or the fall of the Cape of Good Hope, the fall of British East Africa, the fall of the Central and Southern Peninsulas, and the occupation of Persia by the Shinra Army, etc.

Frankly, I’m very skeptical of the British Army’s fighting ability. Without outside intervention, I’m afraid that with their strength they won’t be able to hold back the enemy’s advance.”

Although the World War broke out, the only countries that actually participated in the war were Britain and the Holy Roman Empire, with at most Japan and the Russian Empire piggybacking on them, and the rest of the participating countries were in the preparation stage.

With the situation taking a sharp turn for the worse, it was only natural for the British government to pull its allies down. As the number two country in the alliance, the United States must show practical action.

After pausing for a cup of coffee, Roosevelt was seen saying fiercely, “As it is, let’s find a way to help the British hold the ground.

Other countries may have a way back, but not us. The Vienna government has been hostile to us for more than a day or two.

Since the Civil War, they haven’t given up suppressing us. Now that we’ve all declared war on each other, they won’t stop at any opportunity to weaken us.”

In fact, the suppression of the United States since the Civil War has not only come from the Holy Roman Empire, many European countries have been involved, the difference is only in the size of the suppression.

This includes restricting the influx of immigrants, blockades in high-tech technology, and unequal treatment in trade.

Until after the establishment of the free trade system, the United States of America, which has been reduced to a dumping market for European goods, has seen better days politically.

The deep-seated reason is understood by all, which is nothing more than the fact that the Chosen Nation is too affluent and has too much potential for development, which has aroused the jealousy and scorn of the European countries.

In order to change this passive situation, the government in Washington naturally leaned toward Britain, which came out of the same source. It so happened that the British were also ostracized by the European world, and the two sides hooked up right away.

No matter how stormy the international situation was, the internal cause of the Holy Roman Empire’s suppression of the United States existed and became a problem that the U.S. government had to face squarely.

……

The blood-red evening sun was fading, airplanes were still circling in the sky, artillery fire was still roaring on the ground, and the overwhelming sound of shouting and killing seemed like it was going to tear the whole world apart.

Putting down his binoculars, Archduke Friedrich sighed.

After a day of fighting and paying thousands of casualties, the position had only been pushed forward less than a mile.

Facing the declining Persian Empire, it was obviously unsatisfactory to have only achieved such a battle result.

There was no way, the enemy was prepared. Sandwiched between the three rogues of Britain, Russia and Austria, the Persian Empire was in fear for its life.

As the saying goes, “born in fear die in peace and happiness”, although the Persian Empire has declined, but at the same time facing the threat of the three hooligans, the ruling class of the sense of crisis is still indispensable.

In order to protect itself, the Persian government has always taken advantage of the contradictions between the three countries to sway from side to side, just not to take sides.

In normal times, doing so was naturally the best option. As a buffer zone between the three great powers, there is no need to take a stand per se, and taking sides will only put one’s self in danger.

However, the times are developing and the international situation is changing, and the Persian government, which did not keep up with the rhythm, made a wrong judgment at the stall of the outbreak of the war of hegemony and triggered the war.

Although the Vienna government repeatedly guaranteed that it was only a loan to attack India and would not seek Persian land, the Persians just did not believe it.

Perhaps because of the Turkic ancestors, left behind the “false road to conquer the State of Guo” allusion, so that the Persian government made a wrong judgment.

Not only did it reject the Vienna government’s offer, but it also hooked up with the British. Of course, it was the British who took the initiative to come to their door to offer help.

However, this is not the point, involving the Vienna government’s second strategic plan, the success or failure of the war of hegemony, naturally, can not tolerate a little warmth.

Since diplomacy can not be negotiated, it can only be seen on the battlefield. The style of the hegemonic powers is so plain and simple.

This line of defense in front of us, is the Persian government used more than 100,000 laborers, after several years of hard work to build.

Probably the Persian government feels that the tortoise shell can give people a sense of security, not only with the Shenluo border to establish a fortification, with the Russians, the British border also has a line of defense.

The fortifications proved to be effective. If there had been no such fortifications to rely on and a direct frontal battle had been fought, I am afraid that the victory would have been decided by now.

Looking at the sky, Archduke Friedrich gave up his intention of fighting at night. Although the army needs to grab time, but time is not so grab.

Having personally run to the front line, the daytime battles were all in full view. It wasn’t that the Shen Luo Army wasn’t strong, it was really that the enemy had prepared for it.

Not only did they dig a large number of traps along the way, but they also pre-built a lot of mines, making it difficult for tank armor to be effective.

The slow pace of the attack during the day was due in large part to the delay caused by demining.

According to the current situation, it was not difficult to break through the enemy’s defense line, but it would be difficult to break through the enemy’s defense line in a short period of time.

Of course, as long as one sacrifices one’s life to fill it, there is still hope.

Unfortunately, taking human lives to fill in, that is the Russians’ specialty. If you play like this in the Holy Roman Empire, even if Archduke Friedrich is a member of the royal family, you will still have to suffer.

“Order the troops to stop the attack.”

Along with the withdrawal signal issued, the day’s battle was considered over, and Friedrich inside the command headquarters was alone looking at the map in a daze.

After studying it again and again, Friedrich came to the conclusion that the Holy Roman Empire needed cannon fodder troops now.

The Persians could use the terrain to construct a defense line, let alone the British. In the battles that followed, it was less likely that they would have to be filled with human lives.

Perhaps to the general public, sacrificing a million or eight hundred thousand soldiers to take India was definitely a good deal.

But Friedrich was different, as one of the few informed people in the empire, he knew very well the domestic attitude towards India.

To put it in one sentence: it was not the Holy Roman Empire’s cup of tea.

If you look up the history of colonization, you will know that from Austria to the Holy Roman Empire, the goal of colonization has always been placed in sparsely populated areas.

India, with its large population, had no strategic significance for the Empire, except for the short-term plundering of wealth.

Now the target of attack on India, the real purpose or in order to put pressure on the British, forcing the British government to spend national strength for a land duel.

If too great a sacrifice is made for this purpose, the strategic significance will be lost. Especially when the air force and the navy were performing well, the army could not afford to suffer “heavy casualties”.

The formation of cannon fodder units may seem simple, but in fact, it is also a matter of the whole body. Not only do we need to consider the cost-effectiveness, but we also need to consider the political implications.

These issues, not Friedrich, the enemy commander-in-chief, can be decided. Only the Emperor had the right to decide on the formation of the army.

……

The next day, Archduke Friedrich with panda eyes appeared in the crowd.

“Order the Third, Ninth, and Thirty-sixth Divisions to launch a feint attack from the front, and order the Seventh, Thirteenth, and Eighteenth Divisions to launch an attack on Persia by way of the Russian Empire!”

There was no doubt that this was a small gamble without risk. If the Persians didn’t strengthen their defenses on the northern front, or if they didn’t defend it tightly enough, they were naturally finished straight away.

If there was a defense, it also lengthened the battle line between the two countries. The longer the battle line is stretched, the greater the consumption of supplies, and the more difficult the logistical supply will be.

The Holy Roman Empire, which is a large family, can afford these expenditures, not equal to the Persians can also withstand the horrible consumption brought about by the long battle line.

Even with the support of their British allies, how many resources could the British spare to assist Persia now that they were so preoccupied with their own affairs?
The combat staff on the side reminded, “Your Excellency the Commander, we have not communicated with the Russians yet, and I’m afraid that crossing the border to borrow a road at the risk of causing a misunderstanding.”

Crossing the border to borrow a road to attack was definitely not an easy task. Under normal circumstances, it was impossible for any sovereignty to agree, especially a great power like Russia.

Only Friedrich shook his head, “No, this is not a cross-border lend-lease, we are only joining forces with the Russian army to attack Persia.

Don’t forget that the Tsarist government also declared war with Persia. As allies, what’s wrong with us jointly sending troops to attack Persia?”

The declaration of war cannot be brought to the table. Legally speaking, the Russian Empire was already at war with the Persian Empire.

According to the provisions of the Russo-Australian Covenant, in times of joint war, the Russian army as an ally was obligated to cooperate with the Shinra army in launching an attack.

As to whether not communicating with the tsarist government in advance would cause diplomatic disputes, that was beyond Friedrich’s consideration.

If he couldn’t solve this problem, the Holy Roman Empire’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs wouldn’t be worthy of the title of “the pinnacle of diplomacy”.

(End of chapter)