Chương 224: Chapter 111: On the Necessity of Buffering

Berlin

Vienna had made its moves blatantly, with no intention of keeping them a secret, and the Prussian Government naturally received the news.

Frederick William IV was still hesitating about whether to join the interventionist coalition, but now there was no need to consider it any longer. Without figuring out a way to cope, Prussia would become history before the coalition could even be established.

Foreign Minister Andrea analyzed, "Your Majesty, Austria is intimidating us. The division of Prussia among Russia, France, and Austria would bring them no benefits. Once we're finished, Austria, stuck between Russia and France, would be in an awkward position.

The benefits they could gain from dividing us would absolutely not outweigh those from annexing the South German Region, yet the cost they would pay is much greater."