"'Killing the chicken to scare the monkey' is not so easy to execute, first of all, the chicken that is to be killed does not agree. If the butcher's skills are not proficient enough, the chicken may just fly away."
Those who play politics are no fools. Everyone mingles in the same circle; who doesn't have a few secret moves?
The news of the Austrian Delegation's arrival was far from a secret; since the Vienna Government wanted to annex Transvaal and the Orange Free State, under normal circumstances, they would need to win over these influential factions.
Don't assume that just because they are politically against Austria, they truly harbor deep hatred for Austria and are determined to fight to the death.
Apart from a few naïve teenagers, the seasoned players' opposition to Austria is merely a political necessity. Joining Austro-Africa benefits some, naturally, it also harms the interests of others, and it's impossible to satisfy everyone.
