Holy Roman Empire

There is no doubt that the Prussian government with insufficient confidence is more urgent to join forces with Pu, and soon the two sides reached an agreement on the issue of confronting foreign interference.

On November 11, 1850, the two countries signed the "Germany Treaty" in Vienna. The treaty stipulated that the two countries should join forces to oppose foreign forces to interfere in German regional affairs ...

It is interesting that this treaty did not include the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein, which were occupied by the Danes.

Obviously, after a failure, the confidence in the Prussian government was seriously insufficient. While opposing the British, they dared not offend the Russians.

Since the Prussian government does not require it, Austria will naturally not be troubled.No matter whether these two principalities can return to the arms of Germany, there will be no Austrian part.

Franz could not learn the history of the Austrian government, but was actually sent by the Prussian flicker.

What is the use of the enclave?Isn't the Austrian defense pressure enough?

Vienna Palace

Metternich said: "Your Majesty, the Prussian government has applied to us for a loan. It seems that their financial crisis is even greater than we expected."

Franz said without hesitation: "This is good news. Since we are asking for help, it means that they have encountered difficulties in seeking loans in other financial markets.

Looking for a reason to refuse their loan application, everyone is not optimistic about their client, why should we go to this muddy water?"

If you do n’t exist, there is not so much capital in Austria that needs to be exported, and Franz will not cultivate competitors for herself.

If there is a national credit rating in this era, then they are the lowest grade C.

Just look at the debt. Now the total external debt of the Kingdom of Prussia is up to 370 million marks, and the annual fiscal revenue is only more than 40 million marks.

In 1847 Engels published an article in the Polaris newspaper, pointing out the financial difficulties of the Prussian government, which roughly means: the Prussian government declared bankruptcy tomorrow, and I would not be surprised.

What if the Prussian government has no money?

The answer is very simple-cut expenses and find ways to increase income.

Whether it is to reduce military spending, or to reduce investment in industry or domestic infrastructure, it is a good thing for Austria.

As for increasing income, this is not something that can be done in a short time.Having just experienced a revolution, don't they dare to confess them?

"Yes, Your Majesty." Metternich replied

Divide the German region?It is a pity that this question is not suitable for the present discussion. In case the activists in Prussia know it, and the war was launched in advance, Austria is not about to be crying.

Do not doubt this possibility. The following is not only the ability of the Japanese, but the army of the Kingdom of Prussia in this era can also do it.

It's just that their officers are basically nobles, and they are a little bit taller in their knowledge. They don't have bare feet for their family business, and they usually don't take actions blindly.

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The most embarrassing thing about the recovery of relations between the two countries is the Kingdom of Bavaria. The fact once again proved that the tightrope walk is easy to fall, and now Maximilian I realized it.

Relaxing relations with Austria has become the top priority before him.

In the Royal Palace of Munich

Maximi I asked with anticipation: "Do you have any way to get rid of our current diplomatic dilemma?"

In this era, with the support of Britain, France, and Russia, it would actually worry about the diplomatic dilemma.If this is said, it is estimated that many people will be treated as a joke.

Now that this joke has become a reality in the Kingdom of Bavaria, what about the support of the great powers?

People are just verbally supporting you. If you really treat it as one thing, then you are ready to cry!

The proposal was first proposed by the British, but now when the Kingdom of Bavaria needs their actual support, John Bull starts to be confused.

"Your Majesty, let's get married!" The Chief said decisively

The marriage between the Bavarian royal family and Austria has a tradition. Franz ’s mother came from the Bavarian royal family. The royal relationship between the two countries is still good.

Now if you want to ease relations with Austria, the smallest price is marriage.Marrying a princess in the past and becoming queen of the Austrian Empire, the Wittersbach family did not suffer.

Maximilian I thought about it and said, "Well, Franz needs a queen now, and Helen is just right."

It is not so simple to push the two royal families to continue the marriage.Many nobles who are interested in the position of the Austrian queen have gone, and it is difficult to achieve their goals.

But Princess Helen has an advantage-the Queen Mother of Austria is her aunt, and this alone can defeat many opponents.

Of course, there are also disadvantages. Her origin is too low and is not a direct line of the Bavarian royal family. The relationship with the king is a bit far away.

Maximilian I also wanted to find a princess who was close to it, but it was no coincidence that the age gap was too large.You can't always talk to Franz and wait, your wife is still breastfeeding in the arms of her mother-in-law.

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Vienna

The news that the Bavarian royal family wanted to marry again came and the Queen Sophie immediately welcomed them.

It is a pity that Franz is not Franz in history, and Queen Sophie's influence is much smaller than in history.

In history, Franz was able to succeed in advance, and the Queen Sophie made great efforts. For this reason, she also attracted a Queen Mother Party.

It is different now. Franz took the opportunity to suppress the rebellion in Vienna, and she, the queen mother, naturally had no chance to perform.

Missed the opportunity, without establishing a party, it would be impossible to interfere in politics.

Without opportunity, there is no opportunity, and human ambition is not born.After Franz succeeded to the throne, the Empress Sophie lived her free life without any intention of seizing power with her son.

Of course, it is possible to seize power.The identity of the Queen Mother is indeed very high, but unfortunately, when she met a strong Franz, she could not become the Empress Dowager Cixi.

She can ignore other things. In the marriage of Franz, her mother-in-law thinks she has to intervene in person.

In this era, Europe is also an arranged marriage, free love, is this a horse?Not to mention the nobility, even if civilian children are free to decide their marriage, very few.

Franz ’s treatment is still quite good, and his opinion as an emperor must also be taken into account. If he himself firmly opposes, no one can force him.

After receiving this news, Franz was intimidated by the whole person. Why was it so much ahead of time, could it be that the marriage between the two royal families had already begun preparations?

As soon as I thought about the current international situation, it turned out to be a political marriage. This is entirely the need for the Kingdom of Bavaria to ease relations with Austria.

Franz said straight away: "Mother, now the international situation, Austria is not suitable for contracting Bavarian marriage."

Hearing this news, Empress Sophie's complexion suddenly dimmed, but she did not object.

There are no fools in the royal family, and despite the reluctance of her heart, the Empress Sophie did not reprimand Franz.

From her standpoint, the interests of the Austrian royal family are obviously higher than the Bavarian royal family. There are husbands and sons here. She cannot let Franz sacrifice the royal family's interests to promote this marriage.

This is different from Napoleon's historical battle with Austria while marrying the princess of the Habsburg family. That's because Napoleon's background is not enough. This marriage is urgently needed to increase the nobility's recognition of him.

Now that Austria and Bavaria are married, Franz marries only the side branch princess of the Wittersbach family, which was originally a low marriage, and it would not be worthwhile to lose political interests.

After thinking about it, Queen Sophie asked, "The relationship between Austria and Bavaria has deteriorated to this point?"

She has not cared about politics for a long time, and it is not clear that the Austrian government intends to distance itself from the Kingdom of Bavaria. At this time, the Bavarian Kingdom happened to be a traitor, and the relationship between the two parties will naturally be better.

Franz said calmly: "Yes, the Bavarian government not long ago abandoned the covenant between the two countries and fell to the Kingdom of Prussia. Now that the relations between Austria and Austria have eased, the Bavarian Kingdom will naturally pay the price."

Empress Sophie's expression dimmed, and she was really embarrassed when she encountered this situation.

Looking at the mother who was in a dilemma, Franz said comfortingly: "Don't worry, mother. This is just a normal conflict of interest between countries, and it will not affect the relationship between the two royal families.

It's just that at the time of conflicts and conflicts, if the news of marriage is reported, it will have a very bad influence on the people."

Hearing this explanation, Empress Sophie looked slightly slower.At the same time, there was a trace of dissatisfaction with the family's proposed marriage again.

No matter how much she wants her niece to become a queen, she can't pay for her son's reputation. All parents are the same on this issue.

The Queen Sophie thought about it and said, "Then let this matter be put on hold first, and wait two years to talk about it."

European nobles got married late, Franz ’s age is not old, her niece is younger, and it does n’t matter if it drags on for a few years.

Seeing that her mother still didn't give up, Franz said nothing.It is best to drag it down in this way, if it is rejected directly, it is estimated that it will not be long before a new marriage object jumps out.

There is this shield, at least for Franz for a few years.During this period, he can also go out to see if he can meet his status-true love, if not, marry a beautiful princess.

Ideals are always needed, what if they are realized?

Now that Franz ’s personality is determined, his personal ethics must be flawless and incapable of personal marriage.At least until his prestige is established, this person can't collapse.

This is the price of being an emperor. If there is a choice, Franz will still choose to be an emperor.

The price paid is great, but the harvest is great!It is not difficult to control your own destiny in this dark age.

Ordinary people have no pressure?The nobles have no pressure?

Not long ago, the heads of people still killing in Austria were rolling. How many prominent nobles were sent to the guillotine. Are they really worthy of the crime?

How many people are involved in it, and finally unable to extricate themselves, but their heads are different?

Franz knew all these things, but he knew that he would not be able to reverse the case for these people.Whether it is voluntary or not, participation in the rebellion must pay a price.

Looking at the living beings who are busy every day for rice, oil and salt, Franz feels lucky.