Chapter 63, Intrigue - Open Plot (Extra chapter for monthly votes)

While adjusting the industrial structure, Franz also didn't forget to cause trouble for the Russians, doing all he could to disrupt Alexander II's plans.

There are no allies when it comes to interests; right or wrong, one's identity decides their stance. Just limiting the trouble to sabotaging the Russian food exports, Franz was already showing a lot of restraint.

Completely blocking Russian food exports was unrealistic. However, setting up some obstacles was not difficult to achieve.

For example, neighboring Switzerland, after a bit of activity by the Austrian diplomatic department, decisively imposed a high tariff on the Russians.

And then there was the German Federation Empire, which at this time was still haggling over whether to accept Russian food as debt repayment. The reason was very simple, the Sub-States that hadn't lent money to Russia were opposed.