Holy Roman Empire

The impact of the change in economic model was all-encompassing. As the new European hegemon, every move of the Holy Roman Empire itself was of great concern to the outside world.

Even though the steps taken by the Vienna government were very small, the new economic policy began to be implemented, which still drew the attention of the European governments.

The importance of the importance, the implementation of the economic policy is the Holy Roman Empire's domestic affairs, it is not everyone's turn to interfere.

In addition to pushing the free economy of the mouthpiece party yell a few times, there is not much movement. The public is still more concerned about the French Civil War and the Russo-Japanese War than the changes in the Holy Roman Empire's economic policy.

The French Civil War, in particular, was a favorite of the gourmets. The anti-French war had just ended, and the hatred had not completely faded away, so it was natural for people to enjoy watching the enemy's misfortune.

The general public can watch the fun, but not the governments. If the French civil war continues, the reparations will be a "moon in the water, a flower in the mirror" that can be seen but not touched.

The Belgian government was the first to lose its temper. As the biggest victim of the continental war, Belgium fell directly from a developed country to a destitute one.

The post-war reconstruction is still continuing, almost all the materials are purchased from abroad, the national tax revenue is about zero. The Belgian government's only income now is the war reparations paid by the French.

Now it is already in the second half of the year, not far from the settlement period, if the French civil war is not over, this year's war reparations will be soaked.

It is important to know that the Belgian government is now relying on debt to live, post-war reconstruction of all funds from international loans, a penny can not wait to spend in two, even the salaries of government employees can not be paid normally.

Now it's counting on this French reparations to pay the salaries of public employees, lest those below them go on strike.

In theory, now that the revolutionaries are besieged in Paris, the aristocracy has the upper hand militarily and should be victorious soon.

Unfortunately, the French aristocracy was riddled with internal contradictions, and although the Vienna government had reconciled the contradictions between the three royalist parties, that was only to suppress the obvious contradictions, and secretly dragging their feet still happened from time to time.

In contrast, the new government in Paris was in much better shape. Nevermind whether it was voluntary or voluntary, everyone was on the bandit ship, their hands were stained with blood, and there was only one way to die.

Don't think it's easy to run away just because the revolutionary party has been able to go into exile every time it has failed in an uprising. In fact, only the top brass succeeded in running away every time, and ordinary revolutionaries simply did not have the capital to go into exile.

On the one hand, there was an alliance of aristocrats with ulterior motives, and on the other hand, there was a desperate group of revolutionaries, and naturally, the fighting strength of both sides was not on the same level. If it weren't for the Antifa alliance supporting the royalist party behind the scenes, the offensive and defensive forces on both sides would have changed sides long ago.

Support aside, the allies did not directly send troops to intervene in this civil war. On the one hand, it was because Carlos was firmly against it, and on the other hand, there was a division within the Antifa Alliance.

As long as the siege continued, the royalists would exhaust their enemies sooner or later.

With the exception of a few poor souls, who needed to wait for rice to be cooked, most of the countries in the Anti-French Alliance were happy to see the French kill each other.

The European War, though it hit France hard, still didn't change the fact that France was a great power. With the lessons of history, no one dared to take France lightly.

Now the French are killing each other and draining the country's energy, which is exactly what everyone wants to see. In a sense, the civil war is the most brutal, and no matter who wins or loses, it is the drain on the strength of their own country.

If you look through the history books, you'll see that the greatest damage caused by civil wars is never on the battlefield; it's the people who die outside the battlefield that die the most.

Although there are no specific casualty statistics, a rough figure can be pushed out based on the changes in French grain imports.

According to data released by the European Food Export Association, since the outbreak of the civil war in France, total food imports have fallen by 27.4 percent compared to the previous month.

The main reason for the drop in total food imports is that - the French people's pockets have been emptied and they have lost their purchasing power, and the second reason is that after the siege of Paris, the outside world has been unable to import food.

It's not much to tell from the proportions alone, but if you translate that into concrete numbers, it's millions more people in France who need to solve their food problems.

Of course, the real figures may vary. After all, countless refugees were dying of disease and starvation every day, and the food gap would naturally be smaller with a smaller population.

Against this backdrop, Belgium's proposal for armed intervention will naturally be hard to get everyone's support.

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At the Palais de Vienne, Franz the Great, whose conscience is still intact, is at the moment worrying about the solution of the French refugee problem.

The aid of the European Union was based on the successful restoration of the Bourbons, and until the dust settled, no one was going to risk bloodshed by offering help to the French.

The Vienna government stepping in to pull the French strings? This is all the more impossible as hatred is not only prevalent among the French, but also in the hearts and minds of the general population of the Holyrood.

Anyone who supported the French at this time would be doing a disservice to the general population of the Silla, especially in Luxembourg and the Rhineland, where the anti-French sentiment was most intense.

In order to take care of the sentiments of his own family, Franz also could not risk the world to provide substantial help to the French.

This, of course, was the official explanation given to the Bourbons. As to whether the French believed it or not, that's unknown. Franz did worry about the French refugees anyway.

Since the outbreak of the French Civil War, there had been an increasing number of French refugees crossing the border into Shinra. In order to survive, the refugees apparently couldn't care less about their country's enemies.

Repatriation is of no use at all, even if they are sent back and can't find enough food, it will take a few days for these people to come back.

It didn't matter if they were arrested and imprisoned, at least Shinra's prison would take care of the food, it was much better than starving. Anyway, the refugees surrendered when they met the defenders, and as long as they are willing to take care of the food, you can do whatever you like.

The attention of the European public was focused on the French Civil War, and there were naturally many media that focused on the refugee issue. For the sake of international reputation, many extraordinary means can not be used.

In particular, the children, regardless of whether their parents are with them or not, are claiming to be orphans and are simply staying put.

The adults can be repatriated or arrested, but the garrison is powerless in the face of these orphans. In the end, they can only keep them for the time being, turning the frontline military camps into nurseries.

What to do with these refugees had become the biggest problem facing the Vienna government.

"What? Leopold II is coming to Vienna?"

Belgium was in ruins, and it was a time when he, the king, was needed to stabilize people's hearts, and Leopold II's visit to Vienna at this time certainly couldn't be a mere visit to a relative.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Foreign Minister Wiesenberg replied, "The Belgian Foreign Ministry has just sent a telegram saying that Leopold II has departed from the country. He is expected to enter the Empire this evening, so that we can arrange for a special train."

Leopold II. This was a practical statement of what a thunderbolt was, and he did not care whether the Vienna government was pleased to receive it or not, he came straight over.

"Let the railroad company arrange for a special train, the Foreign Ministry will do a good job of receiving it according to normal specifications, and the Imperial Family will send Maximiliano as its representative this time."

(Alias: Maximilian.)

Regardless of the purpose, a visitor is a guest, and the proper diplomatic etiquette is still in place. Idly, Franz decided to find something for his unlucky brother to do.

They were all relatives anyway, and there was nothing wrong with asking Massimiliano to receive his brother-in-law.

Frankly speaking, the Franz brothers were on good terms with each other. As long as Massimiliano didn't come over with his ruling plan for advice, everyone was a good brother.

Unfortunately, the idealist's fanaticism was not something that ordinary people could match. Despite all the years that had passed, Massimiliano still hadn't abandoned his duties as emperor.

Of course, after all these years, Massimiliano was still much more mature than in his younger days. This was evident in his carefully prepared strategy for the development of Mexico.

If he had played it this way thirty years ago, with the support of the Vienna government, Massimiliano would have mostly secured the Mexican throne, at least not in a way that a former president could have overthrown.

Unfortunately, there's nothing but regrets. The times are changing, the international situation is changing, the current Mexico is far more complicated than thirty years ago, even if the restoration is successful, it is difficult to sit tight.

High risk, low return business, Franz has never been interested. If you really have the effort to travel in that muddy water of Mexico, you might as well pull the British out of their position of ocean domination as soon as possible.

Whether it was Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or British Africa, which one was not more enticing than Mexico?

Direct annexation isn't realistic, and it's still easy to create independent states, at least easier than taking care of Mexico. At least these areas, which are not as populated as Mexico, and even less complex with racial tensions.

After the reception was arranged, the episode was over. As for the real purpose of Leopold II's visit, Franz wasn't that curious yet.