Holy Roman Empire

At the time when the negotiations between Russia and Russia were in a state of anxiety, another event occurred that affected the European political landscape.

On May 15, 1881, Alexander II was assassinated in St. Petersburg.Time and place have changed, but the ending has not changed.

It is not that Franz ’s butterfly effect is not strong enough, the key is that Alexander II himself died, knowing that he had offended so many people and wandered around.

As early as a few years ago, Alexander II was given the reputation of "the king of assassination" by the media with a three-digit number of assassinations.

After being assassinated at both ends in three days, perhaps it was more experience. Alexander II was already used to this kind of life, still doing his own thing, often appearing in public.

After walking a lot at night, he still encountered a ghost.After winning the war, Alexander II had no choice but to leave the world with regret.

Alexander II died, but the assassination was not over.Regarding the murderer's question, the tsarist government has not given a clear answer.

The identity of the Assassins on the bright side is a member of the Opinion Party. This statement doesn't matter whether others believe it or not, anyway Franz will never believe it.

Being able to survive the hundreds of assassinations, Alexander II ’s security work was not bad.Under normal circumstances, strangers will definitely be intercepted by the guards.

Let the assassin rush into the tens of meters and throw a bomb, do the guards eat shit?

Being able to mobilize the guards and create opportunities for assassinations, there are obviously internal people involved, even the emperor's cronies.

Which is the specific force, this is not Franz can be determined.Too many people were offended by Alexander II ’s reforms, and many high-ranking households have declined because of reforms.

As far as Franz knew, Alexander II was ready to carry out a new round of reforms after the war and fundamentally change the Russian Empire.

Undoubtedly, this also touches the cheese of those who have vested interests, and it is understandable that they have been bitten.

Even those who originally supported the reform, at this time, because they violated their own interests, they stood on opposite sides.

The victory on the battlefield, while bringing prestige to Alexander II, also pushed him to hell.Those with vested interests are reluctant to continue the reform, and a highly prestigious tsar who likes reform has become a stumbling block for everyone.

No matter what the reason is, "killing the king" is the most intolerable thing for the rulers. As a member of vested interests, Franz is no exception.

"What did the Russians say, did you determine the murderer?"

Foreign Minister Weisenberg shook his head: "Not yet. Now all the evidence points to the Russian People's Will Party, but Crown Prince Aleksandrovich refused to accept this result and threatened him with refusal to succeed.

Now the tsarist government is also in turmoil. Many people suspect that it is the conservatives, and the two sides are fighting very hard.

According to the information collected by the embassy, ​​there are still many doubts about the assassination. For example: the chief of security responsible for the safety of Alexander II committed suicide at his home on the day of the incident.

The guards of the guarded Alexander II carriage successively committed suicide in prison.

Also, after the assassination of Alexander II, he did not die on the spot, and he died only the next day.There was also a traffic accident when the doctor arrived at the scene, delaying the rescue time.

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The father was assassinated and his son was naturally unable to give up. It is inevitable that Aleksandrovich would pursue the murderer.

It ’s just interesting for the investigative team, knowing so many doubts, and putting the murderer ’s hat on the head of the “People ’s Will Party”. Is n’t this a question of your IQ?

The Revolutionary Party has the ability to reach out to the Tsarist Guards. It has long rebelled against the flag, and used assassination with no technical content?

The following series of crime-fearing suicides are even more nonsense, and some people consciously commit suicide deeply, and Franz can still understand.A large group of people committed suicide, clearly telling everyone that this is killing their mouths.

If a person dies, the clue will be cut off. If you want to continue to investigate, it will definitely not be so easy.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs keeps a close watch and does not comment for the time being. The police are ordered to immediately arrest members of the Democratic Party who are active in Austria, awaiting further development of the case."

Now is a sensitive time, Austria must avoid suspicion.Although no one suspects that it was done by Austria, this is obviously not suitable.

Arresting the members of the Democratic Party is Franz ’s position to the outside world.No matter what the reason, the princes are severely punished.

The Russian People's Will Party is not wronged, even if it was used as a gunman, Alexander II died in their hands.

The assassins have been arrested and have confessed to them. They directly pointed their heads to the top level of the Democratic Party. They have no way to wash them.

The last assassination case in Europe shocked the Kingdom of Sardinia directly, and the charismatic Italian charcoal burning party disappeared. This time it was the turn of the Russian public opinion party.

Fortunately, those who hide their identities are exposed to the bright side. If they do not respond quickly at this time, they will be unlucky.

No matter what stand it takes, monarchs in European countries will not tolerate the existence of "monarch killers". This is a matter of principle.

In fact, the same is true. While Franz ordered the arrest of members of the Russian People's Democratic Party, European monarchs have issued similar orders.

What is not important is not important. The members of the Russian Public Opinion Party are naturally in the Russian Empire, and only a handful have come out.

Most countries do not have members of the Russian Democratic Party. Arrest is just a gesture made by everyone, which shows everyone ’s determination to fight this evil organization.

As if overnight, the Russian People's Will Party became a mouse crossing the street and had to disappear from the world and lurking in secret.

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Alexander II was assassinated and William I was mixed.

The good news is that the internal situation in Russia is turbulent and there is no energy to entangle them. In the following negotiations, the price of the Kingdom of Prussia will be greatly reduced.

The sorrowful murderer has not made a final conclusion. If this black pot is buckled on their heads, the Kingdom of Sardinia is a lesson.

Everyone attempted to assassinate and destroyed the country. Now Alexander II is dead. If the thunder is struck, it will be difficult for the Russians to kill them.

Before the dust settles, nothing is impossible.The Berlin government is extraordinarily hard on the issue of arresting the public opinion party.

The Berlin government also arrested not only members of the Opposition Party but also other revolutionary groups in Russia.In order to show his heart, William I also worked hard.

In the Berlin Palace, William I said in a low voice: "Marshal, what do you mean?"

Looking at Mao Qi's resignation, William I instantly felt a bad feeling.

Mao Qi replied bitterly: "Your Majesty, the situation has developed to the present stage. The Kingdom of Prussia no longer needs a marshal.

The death of Alexander II, the Tsarist government was busy cleaning up internal affairs, and the possibility of another war breaking out was almost zero.

It's an eye-catching thing for me to stay, and I will be chased away if I don't go.Neither the Russians nor Hanover want to see me stay in Prussia."

Sometimes it is a sin to be too good.Mao Qi took this taboo away. The tsarist government regarded him as a thorn in the eye and a thorn in the flesh. Hanover did not want to see him stay to snatch the command of the army.

Actively retired at this time, in fact, did not want to make the Berlin government difficult.In order to avoid personal situation, the situation of the Kingdom of Prussia is even more dangerous.

William I persuaded: "But there is no need to give up everything, they will not ..."

Mao Qi shook his head: "Without thorough cutting, George I will not be relieved. Moreover, the Russian side, we also need to pay a greater price."

This is not Mao Qi's pride, but fact.With the flag of Mao Qi, Hanover would have difficulty dividing the generals, and George I would not stop.

Not to mention the Russians, Mao Qi ’s glory was brought about by their series of defeats.How could the Russians be reconciled without going down on him?

If the external troubles can be solved, then the internal troubles will be fatal.After the war, the military is bound to be suppressed, and if there is suppression, there will be a counterattack. Then the internal struggle of the Prussian kingdom will definitely intensify.

As a military leader, as long as he stays at home, Mao Qi can't avoid this dispute.He is old and has no energy to join in the subsequent disputes.

In order to avoid subsequent troubles, Mao Qi simply defeated this opportunity and gave up his title of Marshal. He claimed that he was disheartened and left the political vortex of Prussia.

It seems that he has given up the title of Marshal, but in fact, he is advancing. This not only eliminates the impact of the defeat on him, but also further establishes his glorious image in the hearts of the people.

After thinking about all this, William I did not continue to retain.Not only did Marshal Mao Qi need to retreat, his king will also retreat.

There is no abdication now, that is the matter has not settled yet.The Vienna Peace Conference was destined to be a shameful treaty for the Kingdom of Prussia, and William I was unwilling to throw this political stain to his son.

Seeking a country has failed, and now begins to seek a life.

These things are actually doomed from the beginning.Gambling wins the achievements of the Empire's foundation, and the gambling loses the rich side.

In a sense, it is only William I who loses now, and Mao Qi is still successful.

The defeat was mainly because the strength gap between the two sides was too large, not because the army could not fight. A general who has always won the war does not need to be responsible for the war that failed due to the disparity in strength.

After meditating for a while, William I asked with concern: "Marshal, after leaving Prussia, where are you going?"

Mao Qi shook his head: "I don't know. I might go to travel the world, find a place to live in seclusion when I'm tired, and then summarize my life experience."

William I hesitated and seemed to make a decision: "You may think about Austria. The end of the Russo-Prussian War is just a prologue. The European continent has never been quite peaceful."

Mao Qi was shocked that there was too much implicit in William I's proposal.After all, after experiencing strong winds and waves, Mao Qi quickly reacted.

The European royal family is a family, this statement is not exaggerated at all.William I was in contact with the Austrian royal family, and that was normal operation. If there was no contact, there would be problems.

At this time, the Hohenzollern family wanted to retain the throne, without the support of Austria, and it was normal for the two parties to secretly trade.

At this time, Mao Qicai found out how hot the invitation letter he received was.

"I will think carefully!"