Chapter 3: France's Response

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On March 26, 1861, the Austrian Navy set sail from the Port of Venice to commence its global voyage, with the Ottoman Empire as its first destination.

Unfortunately, the Sultan Government had relocated inland; otherwise, they could have truly experienced what pressure feels like. Despite the relocation, the Sultan Government was greatly shocked.

Seven ironclad ships, along with a dozen auxiliary warships, formed the world's most powerful fleet, utterly incomparable to any sailing warship fleet.

The visit was just that, a visit. Franz had no intention of complications this time; after giving the Sultan Government a good scare and then visiting various Mediterranean countries, he headed straight to Asia.

Paris

Stimulated by this, Napoleon III declared during a government meeting, "We must build a larger ironclad fleet to let the world recognize the power of France."