The Russian Empire and Austria-Hungary, although still at war.

However, from the beginning, neither side really declared war on the other. It's just that it's a de facto state of war.

Under the threat and oppression of the Germanic Empire, the Russian army stopped its offensive and placed its main offensive on the side of the Ottoman Empire.

And Austria-Hungary, too, began to lick its wounds. Although they resent a large number of troops to the front line to masse. However, many of these recruits were unable to complete their training. How much combat power can be possessed, it is natural to imagine.

Therefore, even if the main forces of the Russian Imperial Army were thrown into the attack on the Ottoman Empire. Austria-Hungary also had no intention of attacking and regaining ground. I was afraid that if the counterattack failed, it would be defeated by the Russian Empire again. Then, the consequences are very dangerous. At the same time, you will be slapped in the face again.

In particular, the Austro-Hungarian side was even more nervous when it learned that the Russian Imperial Army in the Balkans was like destroying the Ottoman Empire.

Once the Ottoman Empire was also defeated. Then, the Russian Empire could always send more 930 troops to deal with them.

This made Austria-Hungary very little nervous.

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria hoped to end this damned war with the Russian Empire as soon as possible.

Of course, Austria-Hungary suffered heavy losses on the battlefield, and even Archduke Ferdinand was captured by the Russian Empire. For the Russian Empire, Franz Joseph I naturally hated it to death. If he could, of course he wanted to defeat the Russian Empire.

That's for later, though.

Now they must find all the means they can to end this war as soon as possible before they can quickly stabilize the situation in the country. And then lie down and try the courage and revive the armament. In the future, if the time is ripe, it will be a shame to start a war with the Russian Empire again.

Austria-Hungary, Vienna, Royal Palace.

Baron Belchdold, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Empire, is about to take a train to Palin to hold peace talks with Izvolsky, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire. Before leaving, Baron Belchdoldor asked Emperor Franz Joseph I for the bottom line of negotiations.

"Your Majesty, the Russians are already on the road (abah). I expected to arrive in Parklane in two or three days, and I had to leave right away. Baron Belchdolde said.

"Your Excellency, this time it will be hard for you. However, I hope that you can protect the interests of the empire as much as possible in the negotiations. The Germans will be on our side and put pressure on the Russians to support us. Franz Joseph I said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Baron Belchdolde nodded.

However, they are all well aware that as losers on the battlefield. What is lost on the battlefield, they want to get back at the negotiating table, it is undoubtedly very difficult. This is true even with the support of the Germans.

After all, the iron still needs to be hardened by itself!

"The Russians have occupied large areas of our territory, and the Russians must withdraw from these territories. In addition, we have a large number of troops captured by the Russians and need to be rescued, including His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Franz Joseph I continued.

"Yes, Your Majesty. However, the Russians will certainly take the opportunity to put forward some harsh conditions. Even if the Germans were on our side, it would be impossible for the Russians to completely abandon those conditions. After all, we lost on the battlefield. Baron Belchdolde reminded.

Since ancient times, it has been a matter of course for the loser to cede land and pay reparations. This was true even if Austria-Hungary was supported by the Germanic Empire.

Franz Joseph I thought for a moment, then said: "We must not lose the land. War reparations are even more impossible to talk about. We and the Russians did not declare war. This war can even be described as a conflict. It's just that the scale of the conflict is slightly larger. Of course, we can pay a sum of reparations to the Russians. "

Even at this time, Franz Joseph I wanted to save his face and that of Austria-Hungary and was unwilling to admit defeat.

Otherwise, it would have dealt a heavy blow to the prestige of Franz Joseph I and Austria-Hungary. This would also seriously affect the internal stability of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I see!" Baron Belchdolde nodded repeatedly. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）

"In addition, you need to speed up the progress and not let the peace talks drag on too long. The Russians, in the Balkans, are rapidly gaining victory. The Ottomans, having been completely defeated, are almost unable to hold on. Once the Russians won the war completely, they had more room to maneuver. That would be even more detrimental for us. Franz Joseph I said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Baron Belhedotus replied.

There is no doubt that this trip to Berlin to participate in the peace talks was undoubtedly a shame for the Austro-Hungarian diplomats.

But what can they do?

Who let their country lose the battle on the battlefield?

In such a situation, naturally they are only allowed to clean up the mess.

Later, Baron Belchdolde and other diplomats set off from Viena on a special train to Paulin.

The railways of the Germanic Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire were very well developed, and the railways were connected. Therefore, Baron Belchdold, although the departure time was much later than that of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire, Izvolsky. However, he still arrived in Berlin before Izvulsky.

Upon arrival in Berlin, Baron Belchdoldor met with the Germanic Prime Minister Hillingsfester and the Foreign Minister Bernhard von Bülow, hoping to secure their support.

The Germans, of course, said that they would stand behind them and put pressure on the Russians. After all, they are allies. At the same time, the Germanic Empire naturally did not want to see the rise of the Russian Empire and wanted to contain the rise of the Russian Empire.

The next day, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire, Izvolsky, also arrived in Bolin.

After a night's rest, negotiations between the two sides began.

Bernhard von Bilo, the German Empire's foreign minister, presided over the peace talks. Baron Belchdold and Izvolsky, representing Austria-Hungary and the Russian Empire, respectively, attended the peace talks.