In Bern, due to the tensions in Europe, Switzerland, a neutral country, is not having a good time.

Switzerland, as the "roof of Europe", is not a strategic location that later generations of keyboard warriors thought was unimportant.

On the contrary, Switzerland, located in the center of Western Europe, borders Austria to the east, Italy to the south, France to the west, and Baden and Württemberg to the north.

Because of its mountainous nature, Switzerland has many strategic locations, such as Saint-Gotha and Saint-Bernard.

With the outbreak of war in Europe imminent, Switzerland, as a neutral country, became the center of the storm, and how to take sides became a difficult problem.

As the rotating chairman, Benhard Heimer was very unfortunate to catch up. The only thing that makes him happy is that the countries are still mainly based on inducement, and they have not directly forced them to take sides.

This is the inevitable result, Switzerland is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and there are well-known Swiss mercenaries, and the discerning person knows at a glance that this is a hard bone.

Under the system of all soldiers, it is still possible for Switzerland to pull out three and a half million troops. Although Switzerland is still a poor dick, the weapons and equipment of so many troops are not ready.

But as long as they stand in line, these problems are not a problem, and neither France nor Austria will think that they have too many soldiers.

"Your Excellency, Switzerland is a neutral country, and we will not be involved in continental disputes. ”

Benhard Heimer has said something similar no more times, but there is still a steady stream of visitors.

In most people's eyes, he was waiting for a price, and only Benhard Heimer knew that he was genuinely unwilling to involve Switzerland in the continental dispute.

There is no way, the Swiss family background is too thin. Sticking to the homeland can also take advantage of the geographical advantage to participate in the war and take the initiative, then you can only fight hard.

For a small country like Switzerland, participating in Franco-Austrian disputes has limited benefits if it wins, and it loses more than it gains.

The Austrian minister, Eli Dekaz, shook his head: "Your Excellency, don't say it so absolutely. There are many things in this world that everyone is forced to do.

We were also reluctant to go to this war if it were possible, but the French did not agree.

How ambitious the French are, you must be clear. If we don't stand up now and let them expand into Central Europe, we will surely suffer in the future. ”

Benhard Hemmer was silent, deep down he had complained countless times. In essence, the ambition of the French was also indulged by Austria.

If it weren't for Austria's indulgence of the French in the past, and the French Empire, which is not as awesome as it is today, it would naturally not have the troubles it has now.

It's impossible to say it. Now Switzerland also needs Austria on top, otherwise it will be really dangerous when the French annex Belgium and the Rhineland.

"Your Excellency, it is indeed very important to contain the expansion of the French, but our strength is limited, and we are really not capable of mixing in this war."

It is impossible to go to war, it is impossible to go to war in this life. To curb the actions of the French, we just need to support them spiritually.

Benhard Heimer's refusal, and Eli De Kaz, was not at all surprised, for there was no real benefit, and it was not enough to kill the Swiss simply to curb French expansion.

"Well, if your country is not willing to go to war, you can neutralize it first.

Just put the switch card at the critical moment, let our army pass, and take the French by surprise.

In return, your country can get the Comté region after the war. If your country is willing to send troops, you can also get the Savoy region. ”

We have to admit that Austria is very generous in the distribution of benefits. Even Benhard Heimer, who had made up his mind to be neutral, was not a little tempted.

The Comté region comprises the departments of Du, Jura, Hauts-Saône and Belfort and covers a total area of 16,202 square kilometres, equivalent to two-fifths of Switzerland.

If you add the Savoy region, that's half of Switzerland. This is already the limit, and they can't eat it if they give it to Switzerland more.

After a moment's hesitation, Benhard Hemmer resisted the temptation. No matter how great the stakes are, it will be after the defeat of the French, and if they lose on the battlefield, there will be nothing.

Judging from the data on paper, the Austrian side clearly had a big advantage, but it could not stand up to the prestige of the French army.

Napoleon was also at a disadvantage and defeated the anti-French coalition, and no one knew if the French would copy the miracle of their ancestors, and Benhard Heimer did not dare to take the risk.

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency. We have no territorial ambitions for the French, Switzerland is only a small country and has never thought of external expansion. ”

It must be refused, if it is indecisive at this time, it will be spread that Switzerland will peep into the territory of France, and if the French know about it, the Swiss government will not be able to hold back.

Eli Dekaz smiled: "Your Excellency, don't worry. After the war, the French were too busy to take care of themselves, and it was simply impossible to claim these lands from your country.

You know, a large part of the territory of the French was looted, and it will definitely be returned to its original owners after the war.

For example, the states of Italy regained their independence, and the Upper Pyrenees that they seized from Spain needed to be returned, Lorraine and Alsace that had invaded Germany had to be returned, and the northern ......

If your country is concerned about security, Austria can protect you, and after the war we will conclude a treaty to contain France. ”

After listening to Elie Dekaz's explanation, Benhard Heimer's heart was disturbed. If Austria's plan had been successful, the current Empire of Greater France would have shrunk by at least half.

As long as countries can comply with the treaty, France will lose the possibility of a re-emergence. Even if Napoleon is resurrected, the neighbors will not give him a chance to do big.

If that's all there is to it, Switzerland is also one of those vested interests, and Benhard Heimer has no reason to oppose it.

However, along with the sharing of spoils, it also established Austria's continental hegemony, which is not what Benhard Heimer wanted to see.

Austria now seems to be harmless to humans and animals, and rarely does things on the European continent, but Austria, which no one can become the hegemon of the European continent, will be so peaceful.

In case the situation changed and Austria took up the idea of Switzerland, they were in danger.

Not to mention impossible, this is the ancestral land of the Habsburgs, and almost all successive Habsburg monarchs have been playing here.

After calming down, Benhard Heimer flatly refused: "Your Excellency, Switzerland is a neutral country, which was established as early as the time of the Congress of Vienna.

This is our fundamental national policy, and it will not change because of changes in the outside world. So as tempting as your offer is, we can only regret to decline.

But rest assured, we still stand with your country on the issue of containing France, and no third person will know about today's conversation. ”

Rejection is rejection, and Benhard Heimer still does not want to offend Austria. Deep down, he felt that Austria would most likely win.

There was not so much reason for Austria to have the upper hand just by virtue of the plan just now.

Although the French are strong, they can't stand up to many enemies! Once the European War broke out, France would face internal and external troubles.

Seeing that there was nothing to do, Eli Dekaz did not continue to be reluctant, waved his hand and said: "Okay, your country is not willing to participate in the war, and we are not reluctant to use the road."

However, out of the need to fight France, I hope that after the outbreak of war, your country will be able to put obstacles in the way of trade for the French. ”

If we can't talk about it now, it doesn't mean that we can't talk about it in the future. When the anti-French coalition forces have an advantage on the battlefield, it will be much less difficult to pull Switzerland in.

It's really not good, it's a big deal to coerce and induce. Small countries are all grass on the wall, and the so-called principles are worthless in the face of survival.

After a moment of hesitation, Benhard Hemmer replied: "There is no problem with putting up trade barriers.

France is not a member of the free trade system and does not apply the principle of free trade. After the outbreak of war, we can ban the flow of strategic goods into France. ”

Verbal promises, there is no pressure on Benhard Heimer. The embargo on strategic goods should also be viewed according to the actual situation.

If the anti-French coalition has a clear advantage, then it is really an embargo against France. Being on the side of the victor is the survival instinct of small countries and does not need to be considered at all.

If there is a stalemate between the two sides, then it is forbidden in name and smuggled secretly, and both sides can give an account of the past.

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