It was not only the British who were affected by the cotton crisis, but the French were also not having a good time. As a major country that completed industrialization, the French also had a very large demand for cotton.

The cotton textile industry is also an important part of the French economy. Napoleon III, which attaches importance to the development of the domestic economy, naturally cannot ignore this issue.

After seeing the Austrians successfully promoting cotton planting in Africa, Napoleon III also took the lead in imitating and even chose the place.

At the Palace of Versailles, the colonial minister Stern said in embarrassment: "Your Majesty, our colonies in West Africa lack sufficient immigration, and it is very difficult to promote cotton planting."

Cotton is a labor-intensive industry, especially when harvesting, which requires a large amount of manpower.

France's population growth rate is slower than that of a snail, and it almost stays still. If I organize immigration to develop the African continent from home, the local population may still grow negatively.

This is obviously impossible. The decline in population will lead to insufficient labor and will inevitably lead to an increase in labor costs. Domestic capitalists will definitely not tolerate it.

Napoleon III asked: "If we introduce preferential policies and absorb immigrants in Europe, can this problem be solved?"

"Your Majesty, most of the immigrants who leave Europe every year come from the German region. Since Austria opened up African colonies, most of these immigrants have entered the Austrian colonies.

From 1854 to the present, in just seven years, the Austrian Africa has absorbed more than 1.4 million immigrants.

With these immigrants, the development speed of Austria Africa is far higher than that of any region on the African continent. They are under the banner of recreating the second home in Germany, and it is difficult for us to compete with him."

Foreign Minister Auvergne directly broke the fantasy of Napoleon III. Since the beginning of the 19th century, the German region has been the most important immigrant in Europe, accounting for half of the European immigrants.

Following closely behind are the Ireland region, Italy region, and Southern Europe region. Needless to say, the peak immigration period has passed in the Ireland region.

Southern Europe is the basic foundation of Austria. Even if it is an immigrant, everyone will develop better Austrian colonies.

Because France invaded the Kingdom of Sardinia, it aroused boycotts from the people of Italy, and few immigrants went to French Africa.

Napoleon III nodded, which was an undeniable fact. There were insufficient population resources and it was naturally difficult to engage in overseas colonization.

This difficulty did not intimidate Napoleon III, but instead inspired his ambition to annex the Italian region. The Napoleon family came from the Italian region and had a special feeling for Italy.

Returning home in glory is the dream of many people, and Napoleon III is no exception. Returning as the French emperor is certainly prominent. If you serve as the king of Italy again, it would be even more perfect.

Minister of Finance Palicis said, "Your Majesty, if you want to solve the shortage of labor in Africa, there is no way."

Napoleon III asked happily: "Oh, tell me, what are you good at?"

Pelicis proposed: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, Austria was first emigrating to open up African colonies, and the earliest immigrants were refugees from the Balkans.

Although there are no refugees now, we can still find ways to solve the problem of insufficient immigration from the Balkans."

The Balkans colonies are also the best developed part of the French colonies. After so many years of restoration, the population of the French Balkans has reached 3.8 million.

However, because of its geographical location close to Russia and Austria, it faces great military pressure.

Russia and Austria stabbed them secretly again. The local people often rioted, and the French rule in the local area was very difficult.

Previously, someone from the French government proposed to sell the French Balkans, just keeping the Dardanelles.

Unfortunately, there is no buyer internationally. The British do not want to be neighbors with Russia and Austria on land. The Russians cannot afford it without money. Franz thinks that the French ask for too high prices and it is easy to cause a rebound from the Russians.

After a circle, they finally stayed in the hands of the French. In order to protect this wealthy colony, the French government stationed 80,000 troops in the Balkans.

The huge military expenditure offset the French government's income from the Balkans. This delicious land has actually become a waste of money.

Napoleon III said hesitantly: "The Balkans are tough and the Russians are importing Great Slavicism, so the locals may not be willing to go to the colony."

This was also a mistake in the French government's colonial strategy. It did not carry out a major purge at the first time, nor did it send immigrants to the Balkans for national integration.

Without external intervention, it would not be a problem to rule the Balkans with France's past experience.

Unfortunately, neither of the two neighbors of Russia nor Austria are all good things, but the two countries are all ally, so the French colonial government's life became sad.

Fortunately, everyone is an imperial country and has not exported any national republican ideas, otherwise the French will have greater trouble.

The most popular thing in the French Balkans is Great Slavicism. Originally, Franz was also planning to play cultural output, but the cruel reality told him that Germanic culture really had no market here.

Secretary of the Finance Minister Pelicis said confidently: "We can impose a capita tax and introduce preferential immigration policies. All we need is cheap labor, and no local intellectuals."

In order to stabilize the colony, we can first carry out a major purge, kill all the local stubborn elements, and then slowly organize immigration.

Now is the best opportunity. Alexander II fought with the nobles in the country and had no time to interfere with us.

Austrians also do not like Great Slavicism. When we suppress these fallacies, the Vienna government will not interfere."

Each has different starting points, and the land-powered countries have different views on issues and maritime countries. At first, everyone was disdainful of Austria's colonial policy.

Now, just because a cotton is self-sufficient, the French, who are also a land-powered country, have understood Austria's approach.

Vigorously organize immigration to open colonies. Although the cost is a little higher, the control over the colonies has also been strengthened, and it can also provide raw materials and markets for domestic industrial production.

The French originally had direct control over African colonies. If they wanted to digest North Africa, Austria's approach opened up new ideas for them.

The literacy rate of the people in the Balkans is very low. If it weren't for the Near East War, these people would still be serfs and would have no cultural tradition at all.

If it is to develop industry, these people will be inferior labor. If it is to develop primary agriculture, these people will become high-quality labor.

Because of cognitive reasons, hiring these people only requires paying their wages at the Balkans. Less than half of the French salary level can make them work hard.

Because there is no cultural heritage, I don’t know that it is the Shenma nation. After entering the French colony, these people will become French.

Previously, the group of refugees organized by Austria were examples. In the African colonies, they were initially Germanized in just a few years.

Even if there are differences in their words and deeds, these people regard themselves as Austrians, are they still afraid that they can't integrate?

Napoleon III made the decision: "Then try it first, and order the governor of the Balkans to carry out a great purge to kill all our enemies and potential enemies.

I remember when the Austrians annexed the Austrian Balkans, they turned one-tenth of the local people into coolies, so that they could have the current stability, and we can follow our example."

Speaking of this, Napoleon III felt a little secretly regretful.

The Kingdom of Sardinia has not eaten yet, otherwise there will be more areas that can provide immigration.

However, Italy is different from the Balkans, and it has a complete cultural heritage. Its influence in the world is much greater and cannot be moved rashly.
Chapter completed!