On March 30, the French army swept across northern Slovenia and drove all the Austrian troops to the area north of the Delava River. The entire Slovenian area was occupied by the French army. On April 3, the hasty-built defense line of the Delava River could not stop the French army's advance. The French broke through the Austrian defense line and annihilated nearly 50,000 Austrian troops in Maribor, an important city in northern Slovenia, leaving only less than 50,000 troops left in the Austrian southern line. Under the huge pressure of more than 100,000 French troops, they had to retreat to the Austrian hinterland. The French army also began to pursue the victory.

The main force of the 1st Iberian Army and the 3rd Iberian Army penetrated into the heart of Austria like a sharp knife. The 3rd Iberian Army marched towards the important southern Austrian town on the banks of the Mura River, because the remaining forces of the Austrian southern line were gathered there. The main force of the 1st Iberian Army attacked Vienna. Now the Austrian troops have basically been used up, and there is no extra force to stop them from advancing.

"Your Majesty, the southern army has invaded Austria. General Mike is currently leading the main force of the Iberian 1st Legion to march towards Vienna." Ek reported to Xiao Jiehui happily.

"Okay, very good. Austria doesn't have much military strength at all now. I see when Francis I can last." Xiao Jie laughed.

"Now Austria has no extra troops except for the new corps being formed. Although Austria is preparing to form 10 corpses, only 5 corps have been recruited, and now it is just starting training. Even if Austria sends these corpses to fight, it will hardly have any impact on our army, and it will only add merit to the southern army." Ek also said with a smile.

"Send a report to the northern army and the western army to strengthen the attack, and be sure to drag all the Austrian army and create conditions for the southern army to attack Vienna." Xiao Jie thought for a while and said. As long as the northern army and the western army can hold the main force of the Austrian army, Vienna will be completely an unguarded city for the French army's southern army.

Ek nodded, and he also understood Xiao Jie's intention.

"By the way, how is the war in Turkey now? Where are the coalition forces between our country and the Jewish states now? Is the attack still going smoothly?" Xiao Jie asked suddenly. Although the war in Turkey is insignificant in the face of the war against Austria, Xiao Jie still attaches great importance to it, because it is related to Xiao Jie's next important plan, and conquering Turkey is the first step in this plan.

"The war against Turkey was quite smooth. Five days ago, the coalition forces of our country and the Jewish state defeated the Turkish army again in Aleppo, annihilated more than 100,000 enemies. At present, the coalition forces have reached the Bay of Iskendelon and occupied Adana, Turkey. General Karil plans to march along the coastline to Istanbul, the capital of Turkey. Through the early battles, forty percent of Turkey's troops have been eliminated by the coalition forces, but the coalition forces have only lost more than 70,000 people, and our army has lost less than 10,000 people, and the rest are the losses of the Jewish state. As the Jewish state suffered heavy losses, General Karil asked the Jewish state to send the second batch of reinforcements. After discussion with General Terrence, the commander of the Jewish state, the Jewish state will send 5 divisions, a total of 75,000 reinforcements to join the war." Ekwe reported.

Xiao Jie nodded and said, "Notify the Mediterranean Fleet to assist the coalition forces and end the war in Turkey at the lowest cost. At the same time, tell Karil to strengthen his ties with the navy."

"I will tell them." Eco replied.

While Xiao Jie and the others were delighted with the success of the war, the atmosphere of the Vienna Palace was particularly dull.

"Damn it, everyone tells me, what should we do now? The Southern Front Army has been completely defeated by the French army, and the French army is now marching towards Vienna." Francis I roared very angrily. His anger was not only because of the failure of the war, but also because Russia has not participated in the war yet, which made him feel so angry that he was so angry that he had no way to do it.

The other officials in the hall did not say a word. Now that Austria has become such a situation, they can't think of any way to save the current crisis. Instead of giving bad suggestions and becoming the target of Francis I's anger, it's better to pretend to be stupid. If Francis I really want to be called by him, he can only blame himself for being unlucky. Because everyone has this idea, the hall is very quiet, and even a needle falls to the ground can be heard.

"Duke Chali, can we draw some forces from the North and Western Fronts to block the French army attacking from the south?" Seeing that everyone was not speaking, Francis I had to ask on his own initiative.

"I'm afraid it's difficult, Your Majesty. Now the battle between the North and the West Front has entered a white-hot stage. The strength of both sides is equal, and we do not have an advantage. If the troops from these two places are rashly drawn, it is likely to affect the situation of these two places. If the North or the West Front is broken by the French army again, then we will really fall into a place of doom." Grand Duke Chali explained.

"What should we do then? Just watch the French army march towards Vienna?" Francis I said angrily.

"Your Majesty, there is really no way out now. I think I have to send the newly formed legions to the front line." Grand Duke Chali suggested.

"What? Those newly formed legions. They have just started training for a while. Wouldn't they die if they sent them to the front line?" Francis I shouted loudly.

"Your Majesty, we really have no other way. Although these legions have just been formed, the first five legions have been trained for almost half a month, and they have almost mastered basic combat skills. The French army has only more than 50,000 people marched into Vienna now. With 200,000 of five legions, it should still be able to block their attack. And within this time, we need to step up contact with Russia. No matter what the price we pay, Russia will send troops. Only when Russia joins the war can Austria be safe." Grand Duke Chali analyzed.

Francis thought for a moment and had to agree with Grand Duke Charlie's proposal. "Prince Von Metternich, I will leave you the negotiations with Russia. No matter how much the price it costs, I promise Russia and make sure to let them join the war." Francis I said in a deep voice. Although he believed that Russia would take this opportunity to make great demands and speak out loudly, he could not take care of so much for Austria to destroy France.

Prince Von Metternier agreed, thought for a while, and said, "Your Majesty, Vienna is now very critical. I wonder if we should temporarily move the capital and move the royal family and government to relatively safe Budapest."

"No, Vienna is the capital of Austria. How can I give up Vienna at this time?" Francis I flatly refused.

"Your Majesty, Prince Von Metternier is also in good intentions. Let's do this. Once we can't resist the French attack, or the Russian army has no time to rescue our country, the royal family and government will move to Hungary." said Grand Duke Chali.

Francis considered it and finally accepted the compromise.

The war in Austria continued, with nearly one million French and Austrian troops fighting each other, and almost all Austria was in the midst of war. Towns and villages were destroyed due to the war, and refugees were everywhere. Not Austrians chose to flee to Bavaria. No matter what, everyone was German, and escaping to Bavaria was the best choice for them. However, the influx of a large number of refugees also brought many problems, and there were even many Austrians forming guerrillas to attack the French supply line. Therefore, France had to ask Bavaria to dispatch troops to protect the French supply line, which made the situation better.

"Your Majesty, the war between France and Austria has now entered a white-hot stage. France has the upper hand. It is estimated that Austria will soon be unable to hold on. If we do not send troops, I believe Austria will be destroyed soon." In the Russian capital of Moscow Kremlin, Russian commander Kutuzov suggested to the new Tsar Nicholas I. Kutuzov looked down on Nicholas very much. He always believed that Nicholas was a person with no ambitions. If Grand Duke Constantin had not given up the inheritance of the throne, what would it be for him?

Nicholas also knew what the ministers thought of him, so he urgently hoped to make some achievements and prove himself to those ministers. This war was the best opportunity. As long as Russia could achieve the greatest benefits in this war under his plan, his status would be consolidated. "It is not the end yet, and Austria and France have not lost much. Joining the war at this time will bring many adverse factors to our country." Grand Duke Nicholas suddenly said.

At this time, Foreign Minister Makovsky suddenly asked for a meeting. "Your Majesty, the Austrian Foreign Minister just said that if our country can send troops to rescue Austria, Austria can withdraw from the Balkans and give the Balkans to our country." Makovsky said.
Chapter completed!