The War Court and Lap Pillow, Austria's Mandate of Heaven Chapter 37

The royalists in Chenla and the landlords and businessmen who opposed the Vietnamese finally raised 350,000 taels of silver and planned to buy 6,000 rifles from Austria at a price of 300,000 taels.

Ambrosius and the two accompanying officers were very satisfied with the price of 180,000 taels, because these flintlock guns can only be disposed of at a price of 15 florins (about 10.5 taels) in Austria.

And most of the guns disposed of will go to Austria's enemies or insurgents.

Diplomat Zucker had already drawn up the letter of appointment, and Ambrosius happily pressed his seal.

It's just that Guan Jinpan, who had read the contract, turned pale with fright, because it clearly stated in the contract that Chenla purchased 6,000 flintlock guns from the Austrian military at a price of 30 taels each, totaling 10 taels. Eighty thousand taels.

Guan Jinpan originally planned to tear up the contract soon, but who knew it was in five copies.

If Guan Jinpan was struck by lightning, he immediately asked if the unit price and total price on the contract could be revised.

Ambrosius didn't react for a while, but the diplomat Zucker understood the key point, so he said it righteously.

"Our Austrian Empire has a very strict censorship system. The emperor, the Ministry of Finance, and the Prime Minister's Office must keep the agreement for review. If we write 300,000 taels in the agreement, then we must pay the same amount, otherwise we will would be considered corruption."

"The principle of law is nothing more than human feelings, please accommodate me." Guan Jinpan said with a smile, "I am willing to give you 20,000 taels of silver as a gift, but I heard that your salary is only a mere few hundred taels a year. I really feel wronged." gone."

Ambrosius and Zacker looked at each other, but they both refused to accept it. After all, the crime was too great.

Guan Jinpan absolutely cannot accept this result. If the matter is revealed, there will be no place for him in Chenla.

If he abandons this deal, he will ruin the future of this country and his family.

While Guan Jinpan was hesitating, Father Paccini interrupted.

"Master Guan Jinpan, if you can let me enter the palace and become the teacher of the princess. I can consider it and help you convince them."

Guan Jinpan could neither give up on this deal nor let himself be ruined, so he agreed to Pacini's request.

Father Paccini immediately pulled Ambrosius and Zacker aside to discuss together.

Father Paccini revealed his plan, which was to take this opportunity to make him and Ambrosius the tutor of Princess Chenla.

As the tutor of the princesses, Father Pacini naturally took the upper-level route of the Catholic tradition and directly converted the king. There is no more direct way of preaching than this.

And for Ambrosius, there is nothing more accessible to princesses than being their governess.

As for this agreement, let the ministers in the Imperial Council worry about it.

After all, Ferdinand I was not Franz II, and would not personally ask about the details of these transactions, and Ferdinand I did not have this ability.

As for the 20,000 silver, it still needs to be collected, but it must be reported and applied for as the start-up capital of the supply point.

All three of them agree with this plan, but they are just afraid that in case...

At this time, Father Paccini said that the Austrian Church is willing to bear all risks for this.

At this time, the Austrian church was very rich, not only had donations and private property from all walks of life, but even had the power to collect tithes from the congregation.

It's just that the Austrian church is now under the control of the state, and all these incomes must be taxed to the state, and the specific amount must be reported to the state.

After everyone made up their minds, they explained everything to Guan Jinpan.

Guan Jinpan was a little hesitant at first, after all, it was too easy to attract attention by letting the two Xiyi become the teachers of the princesses.

But when he thought that if this matter was revealed, not only would his plans for restoring the country be hopeless, but his reputation would also be ruined, he gritted his teeth and made up his mind.

Isn't it just to place two people next to the princess? He still has a way.

Moreover, this member of the Austrian royal family became the teacher of the princesses and entered the palace. Isn't that tantamount to being a hostage in his own hands?

That's right, as long as you say that, everything can be solved easily.

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Count Tural, Minister of War, opened Ambrosius' report in his office and was immediately ecstatic after reading it.

Because the order in front of me is too wonderful for the Austrian military.

The Austrian army can just gather these obsolete rifles and send them to Chenla to make a fortune.

As for whether it is 180,000 taels or 300,000 taels, Earl Tural doesn't care. He just hopes that these guns can be disposed of as soon as possible, and the money in exchange can continue to update the equipment.

In order to complete this transaction as soon as possible and support the pioneers of the first overseas supply point of the Austrian Empire, Count Tular decided to skip the cabinet and directly let the military take over the business.

Because at this time, Franz II died and Ferdinand I ascended the throne, causing the entire country to fall into chaos.

The conflict between Metternich and Count Kororav intensified, and the bureaucrats in the two factions attacked each other and competed for power.

The newly appointed chief royal advisor, Karl von Slott, relied on his status as Queen Anna's lover and wanted to be the regent, but was directly squeezed out of the core of power by Count Korolaf and Prince Metternich.

As for who should control the future and power of the Austrian Empire, the two sides will not give in to each other.

In the end, only the will of Franz II could be made public.

Franz II requested the formation of a Council of Regency to replace the Imperial Council.

The Regency Council consists of Earl Kororav~www.mtlnovel.com~Prince Metternich, Grand Duke Louis, and Grand Duke Franz Karl as special committee members.

The original intention of publishing this will was to stabilize the court situation, but it aroused Count Korolav's greater dissatisfaction with Prince Metternich.

Because when the will was made, Count Korolov was not present, but Metternich was present.

This made Count Kororav suspect that Metternich was using coquettish edicts.

In fact, this was done on purpose by the old emperor. He did not want the two real power factions in Austria to be close, and at the same time added two members of the royal family to the Regency Council as a double insurance.

The biggest purpose of doing this is to balance, to prevent any party from becoming stronger, and not to let them endanger the royal family.

Even if the two regents agree, there are still two members of the royal family who can act as checks and balances.

Ever since, the most ridiculous government in history was born.

This government can be said to have achieved nothing, because they are endlessly wrangling every day.

Regardless of Prince Metternich's opinion, Count Kororav will object.

vice versa.

As for Grand Duke Louis, he doesn't understand national politics at all, so he only sees whether it is beneficial to the family. Of course, he will remain silent most of the time.

Archduke Franz Karl, on the other hand, was more interested in wine than politics.

As a result, the Regency Council is useless, and the entire country cannot issue any decrees.

The country is stagnant, and Mrs. Sophie keenly captures this. She tries to control her husband in order to achieve her own political ambitions.

However, Franz Karl always remembered the advice his father gave him.

"No statement, no statement. No approval, no objection."

Chapter end