Tsarist Russia: Please Call Me Your Majesty The Tsar

The Tsarist Russian Empire was the largest in the world in terms of area.

Especially the entire Eastern European Plain was under the rule of the Tsarist Russian Empire.

This has also made many European powers envious, even their eyes are red. If given the chance, of course they wanted to snatch the territory of the Tsarist Russian Empire.

However, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria was not so optimistic.

Although the current Austro-Hungarian Empire is also one of the world's powerful countries. Whether it is industry or military, they can all be dispatched in the world.

However, there are also many contradictions within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The most serious problem is that all the states that make up the Austro-Hungarian Empire have a tendency to secede.

The Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I, relying on his own lofty prestige, was able to suppress various states. However, he is now in his sixties. Once he passed away, would his heir still have such prestige?

Of course, Franz Joseph I himself didn't know that he still had a long life span, and he could live for almost another twenty years.

This made him work very hard to cultivate heirs.

"If we want to start a war with the Tsarist Empire, then we must carry out full mobilization. We need to mobilize a large number of troops in order to defeat the Tsarist Empire." Chief of Staff Baron Herzendorf reminded.

"What about the Germans? What is their attitude? We are their allies. Are they willing to stand on our side and take action against the Russian Empire?" Franz Joseph I asked.

All eyes were on Baron Bell Hydold, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The strength of the Germanic Empire is much stronger than that of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. If the Germanic Empire is willing to join forces with them, then there is absolutely no problem in defeating the Tsarist Russian Empire.

"Your Majesty, the Germans do not want to intervene in this war. They are accumulating national strength and are hurrying to develop industry and military. At the same time, the Germans are also worried that if they also intervene in the war, the Gauls will also participate in the war. Therefore, they said they would strictly maintain neutrality. However, they can provide us with some support in terms of weapons and equipment." Baron Bell Hydold replied.

Franz Joseph I frowned suddenly.

The crown prince, Archduke Ferdinand, was even more pale.

"Are the Germans trying to break our covenant?"

"No, Your Royal Highness. The Germans claim that if we are attacked by the Tsarist Empire, they will abide by the covenant and fight alongside us. But if we initiate the war, then they will remain neutral." Bell Baron Hydold said.

"Hmph! This is clearly evasion and perfunctory." Archduke Ferdinand was obviously very dissatisfied with such an answer.

"Okay, gentlemen. The Germans have expressed their attitude. So, what should we do next? Are we still going to war with the Russian Empire?" asked Franz Joseph I.

"Your Majesty, we must not back down this time. Otherwise, this will further intensify domestic conflicts. If we compromise and back down, then the countries formed by the Slavs in the empire will inevitably move closer to the Tsarist Russian Empire. At that time, the empire will fall apart." Archduke Ferdinand reminded.

The expression of Franz Joseph I suddenly became serious.

Among the constituent states of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Kingdom of Bohemia also belonged to the Slavs, but it was the West Slavs. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Yugoslavs.

Once these states broke away from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, they fell to the Tsarist Russian Empire. Then, the Austro-Hungarian Empire will be hit hard. Moreover, it will be surrounded by the Russian Empire.

The external environment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire will be even more dangerous.

At that time, let alone expand outward. If you can keep your own interests, it is God's blessing.

However, Franz Joseph I also hesitated to really start a war with the Tsarist Russian Empire. He feared that Austria-Hungary would lose the war. In that case, the Austro-Hungarian Empire will suffer a heavier blow and will pay a greater price.

"Your Majesty, we can immediately mobilize and prepare for war. At the same time, we will issue a war warning to the Tsarist Empire and ask them to evacuate the Kingdom of Bulgaria. Moreover, we will compensate the Kingdom of Bulgaria for its losses. If the Tsarist Empire retreats, everyone will be happy. If the Tsarist Empire Refuse, then we have no other choice!" suggested Prime Minister Mario Weber.

Franz Joseph I nodded again and again: "This is a way. Immediately mobilize and increase the total strength of the Imperial Army to 1.2 million people. In addition, the imperial ambassador to the Tsarist Russian Empire urgently made an appointment with the top leaders of the Tsarist Russian Empire and asked them Express the attitude of the empire."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Chief of Staff Baron Herzendorf and Foreign Minister Baron Bell Hydold both answered.

Immediately, the Austro-Hungarian Army began to mobilize.

Their total strength will increase from 600,000 to 1.2 million to prepare for war.

At the same time, the ambassador of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the Tsarist Russian Empire also urgently met with Izvorski, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Tsarist Russian Empire.

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