Chapter 1,272 Ukraine-Transcaucasus 2
Chapter 1272 Ukraine-Transcaucasus 2
And this situation happens to be what the prince or Deo wants to see! "If the domestic situation really reaches a point where thunderous measures are needed, it would be beneficial to transfer some of the troops stationed in Ukraine back." The prince said in his heart.
This area is too big, including most of Ukraine and the lower Volga River area. The area here is more than 700,000 square kilometers, and even if you want to completely control it with the size of the Bavarian Army and the Bohemian Army, the cost is very high. Of course, sometimes there are some problems. The White Army Both the Red Army and the Red Army need food and population, and when there is not enough, they will target this area. How do you say something? For the conquered areas, the benefits cannot be given all at once, but the disasters must be suffered together! Only in this way will the new Ukraine give up its illusions about the Soviet Union!
In the future, Ukraine should be an important source of resources, a commodity market for Germany and Austria, a staunch ally, and a bridgehead against the Soviet Union! The status and significance are very important, so Ukraine cannot be weak. (What? What if you say Ukraine is too strong? Based on history, it seems that this statement is not valid! Considering the ethnic issues and weak industrial base, it is difficult for Ukraine to be truly strong enough to make Germany and Austria fear it!)
After the war, the prince, whose farming technology was almost full, needed to let the Ukrainians solve the most basic survival problems, and he needed to let the Cossacks and the old Ukrainian aristocrats who were on his side see new hope. This country needs to be built step by step, and this is a mutually beneficial relationship. Perhaps in the not-too-distant future, the German-Austrian Allied Powers system will become the German-Austrian-Ukrainian Triple Alliance system, and Ukraine's position in the future may be even more important than Turkey! Of course, the prince admitted that he also wanted to give the countess and their common descendants a good future!
Then there is the Caucasus problem! Caucasus! Although this is a mountainous area, to be honest, it is really nice and important! The Caucasus is at the hub of Eurasia, with the Black Sea to the west and the Caspian Sea to the east. To the north is Europe and to the south is Asia Minor! Next to Türkiye and later Iran! The only way to get in and out of Youji in the Middle East!
Then let’s talk about resource issues. If nothing else, the Baku oil field and the nearby Caspian Sea oil and gas fields are the reasons why Germany and Austria cannot let go! This is so important! Historically, Russia during World War II was able to produce more than 20 million tons of oil a year, and it was here that it relied! With this place, if Germany goes to war again, there will be no need for synthetic gasoline! Why go to all the trouble when there is readily available oil? !
As for the rest? Various metal minerals such as lead, zinc, and tungsten in the North Caucasus, as well as magnetite, coal mines, copper mines, etc. in the Transcaucasus are all necessary for Germany's rise. These resources must not be given up! In some Transcaucasian regions, Germany and Austria have basically complete mineral resources, forming a complete internal industrial system with no obvious shortcomings. (Not to mention rare earth mines, which are in short supply for everyone except TG and the American Empire.) Therefore, this area will definitely become a direct control area of Germany and Austria, and from the current point of view, the probability of being called an area controlled by the Austro-Hungarian Empire is high. Some!
to be honest,
The internal and external Caucasus regions together are not small. There are 440,000 ordinary kilometers of land, and the population here is also large. The ethnic issues are more complicated, the religious issues are also more complicated, and the people are fierce and aggressive. If you can solve it with your fists, you will definitely not solve it with your mouth... Even during the Soviet period, various conflicts never ceased. For example, the Chechens helped the German army during World War II, and then moved away on a larger scale than Stalin did after the war. Of course, some were later moved back as a move to ease the conflict. As for the result, what was the result? Look at the two Chechen wars after the collapse of the Soviet Union….
For here? To be honest, the prince has no good solution. The situation here is worse than in Ukraine! If it weren't for the rich resources here, then the prince wouldn't care if there would be a river of blood flowing here! But because of these resources, no matter how difficult it is for the prince, he can at least ensure that the mines and factories here can operate normally! This is the bottom line, there is turmoil between your nationalities and religions. I can ignore all kinds of small-scale internal fighting, but if anyone affects production, then wait to be smashed to pieces by the iron fist of the army!
You can establish a so-called republic, but as long as it is not independent, this is actually the Soviet Union's approach to some ethnic groups in this region, such as the Ingushetia Republic in Russia, and the Soviet republics of Azerbaijan and Georgia. If you want to live a good life, you can hang out with the prince. If you want to be more independent, you can also do it. But if you can't live a bad life yourself, and don't let others live a bad life, you have to clean up.
"I hope the Russians will sort out the local ethnic issues before retreating. By the way, there are also Turks!" The prince thought with malice. Only with comparison can there be choices. Only by hurting others can they see the benefits of the prince's rule. ! that is it!
Whether it is Ukraine or the Caucasus, it will be a long process to achieve long-term peace and stability in these two places. In addition to the correct methods and methods, the most fundamental thing is to ensure that Deao is always at the peak of his power! Otherwise, ideological trends can arise as soon as other countries instigate them. For details, please refer to the Soviet Union in later generations... As for how the incited people lived after the country gained independence? This is not what the demagogues want to deal with. For details, please refer to Ukraine in later generations.
By the way, there is another question, that is Romania, which is also rich in resources. It is the largest oil field in Western Europe and the fourth largest grain exporter in Europe. But the prince doesn't attach much importance to this place. First of all, the first problem is that Romania itself is a relatively pure single-ethnic country. What is even more depressing is that Romanians are not only in the Kingdom of Romania, but also in Transylvania within the Kingdom of Hungary. . Not to mention that Romania is an enemy of Germany, even if it is a friend of Germany, when the Austro-Hungarian Empire collapses, the prince must try his best to destroy the vitality of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Therefore, the prince must deal with this relatively acute national issue.
The current plan is to hand over part of Romania's territory to Bulgaria. After all, Bulgaria is an ally of Germany, and it is necessary to obtain some benefits. This will weaken Romania, thereby weakening its national character, and at the same time improve the treatment of Romanians. Austria's rule of the Czech Republic is soft. For the Lord, while Hungary ruled the Romanians, it was somewhat violent….
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