Chapter 8, Austria's Preparation

Due to the distance, it took over two months for news of the outbreak of the American Civil War to reach Vienna.

Looking at the intelligence in his hands, Prime Minister Felix complained, "It seems we've supported a pig-headed ally!"

From the perspective of a bystander, the Southern Government's initiation of the war was undoubtedly self-inflicted hardship. Regardless of whether they could ultimately force the Northern government to compromise, it was a loss they could not afford.

Foreign Minister Weisenberg sighed and said, "No, the Southern Government is not foolish; they have their reasons for being so bold.

If things had continued as they were, the Southern Government would have found it challenging to escape the influence of foreign countries. For the sake of their future interests, they decided to take a risk—after all, they have England, France, Spain, and us to fall back on."