The War Court and Lap Pillow, Austria's Mandate of Heaven Chapter 8

Franz II, who returned to the throne, hugged Franz.

"No one in this world can bully the emperor, no one can bully me, and no one can bully you! Grandpa will teach you to be an emperor today!"

Just bullied Prince Elthhazi, this unlucky guy. At this time, Franz II was in a good mood, feeling that he had returned to the past, the self who was full of ambition and wanted to sweep France and Europe.

"Where did we go?" Franz II asked in embarrassment.

"Join the German Customs Union." Metternich reminded in a low voice.

When Kororav heard it, good guy! He said in his heart, "Good guy!" This is purely misleading the emperor. So he said, "Prussia has already joined the German Customs Union one step ahead of us. Our Austrian Empire, as the chairman of the German Confederation, has no reason to lag behind others!"

Baron Brook thought to himself, "Fuck, these two guys, how could they be so shameless. They obviously didn't say anything, and it seemed like a certainty, and they started to compete with Prussia for leadership." Then he said.

"Joining the German Customs Union will not only help consolidate our country's leading position in the German states, but also increase the country's fiscal revenue and help the return of precious metals. According to Earl Kororav's estimate, within 20 years, we can Pay off the debts of the empire, if not, I am willing to take the blame and resign with Count Kolarov."

After the Napoleonic Wars, countries in order to prevent the outflow of precious metals. Both set up extremely high trade barriers to prevent other countries from taking gold and silver. Austria was seriously short of precious metal reserves at this time, and its banknotes lacked credibility (the empire was heavily indebted). So what Baron Brook said was the pain point of the Austrian Empire, and it aroused great interest in Franz II.

Metternich and Count Kororav cast contemptuous glances together, cursing secretly in their hearts, "It turns out that you with big eyebrows and big eyes are the most shameless."

The dignitaries hadn't recovered from the shock just now, and they were shocked by the shamelessness of these three ministers.

However, the lessons learned by Prince Elthhazi made these dignitaries hesitate. After all, the old emperor in front of him was as if he had been beaten with chicken blood, and no one wanted to suffer from this bad luck. So all the dignitaries turned their attention to Prince Wendy Goretz. After all, he has the military power in his hands, so there will be no problem.

Under the eyes of everyone, Prince Wendy Goretz could only bite the bullet and said, "Your Majesty, the French you know once asked the three countries of South Germany to withdraw from the customs union we formed. In case..."

It's okay for Wendy Goretz not to mention the French, but when the French are mentioned, Franz II, who is full of blood, immediately becomes furious.

"French? Damn it! This is the German Customs Union! This is the internal affairs of the German Confederation! Why do they interfere! How dare they!"

"Note to the German states that if France dares to interfere, we will go to war! Inform the countries of the Holy Alliance that if the French go to war against us, they will be required to fulfill their sacred obligations. In a word, if the French want to fight, we will accompany them to the end!"

The ministers in the hall of mirrors were also affected by the emperor's emotions, and applauded one after another. The Minister of War, Earl Tural, was even more tearful. The monarch he had followed for decades finally got angry and shouted.

"Call to Paris!"

However, this time no one catered.

Everyone shook their heads, expressing that it was impossible. Seeing this, Count Tural had to pretend nothing happened.

Metternich also sighed, it would be great if the emperor could be so tough every time. It's just that this photo will be a bit difficult to handle.

Even though Prussia is an important state of Germany and a member of the Holy Alliance, it is also the country most opposed to Austria's entry into the German Customs Union. I just don't know how the King of Prussia felt when he saw this note.

As for the French, having just experienced civil strife, the possibility of their military intervention is almost zero. Besides, if the French really make moves, the Holy Alliance is not a display. After decades of peaceful days, I believe that France will not produce another Napoleon.

Franz also clapped at the right time to make the old man happy.

The rich and powerful saw this state and knew that there was no game ahead, but will the blood always be exhausted? The tactic of procrastination, being able to procrastinate and procrastinate, is very important for politics.

The reason is also very simple, what needs to be contacted with the envoys of various countries, and related matters such as preparing the venue.

Although they are trivial matters, they cannot be rejected. After all, although the matter is small, the relationship is not small, and it can only be said by these nobles.

During this period of time, the rich and powerful should look for foreign aid, bribe and bribe, give money, and spread rumors. In short, the Eight Immortals crossed the sea, each showing their magical powers, just to prevent Austria from joining the German Customs Union.

It's just that today's matter was approved by the emperor, so it would be very difficult to change it.

On the other hand, Metternich, Count Kororav, Baron Brooke, Count Latour, and the almost invisible Minister of the Interior Pilesdorf are also preparing for the final counterattack of the powerful.

After all, these guys with no lower limit, God knows what they will do.

Earl Tural has dispatched a large number of veteran generals who participated in the anti-French war, such as Hainau, Radetzky, and Anton Feng, to the most important positions, and told them to be more careful . What he has to do now is to give these generals enough soldiers and enough authority.

He didn't want another uprising under his nose.

Baron Brooke needed to contact Austrian bankers, convince them that the country had a future, and raise as much money as possible.

Because of the abolition of tariffs and the opening of border trade, the money needed by then will be astronomical.

For this, he must drain the last drop of blood from those bankers.

Metternich needs to persuade as much as possible, the domestic dignitaries, after all, one more friend means one less enemy.

Of course, in addition to the domestic opposition, there are also princes and nobles from the German states. His secret police and lovers had found out the preferences of princes and ambassadors. Therefore, Metternich specially prepared gifts for each of them. It also includes the King of Prussia and the Prussian ambassador, and of course the chief designer of the German Zolnik Union-Friedrich List.

I heard that Friedrich Liszt's investment failed, and his life is very difficult now. Now that the Austrian Empire urgently needs such talents after joining the German Customs Union.

"How did I remember this person? Oh, yes. It seems that the Grand Duke lost the paper airplane. Grand Duke Franz is really a lucky star for this country." Metternich felt emotional, but didn't think much about it. Children like to tear paper and stack some weird things, throwing them around, isn't this normal?

And most importantly, let Franz II not regret it.

After all, the emperor was capricious, not once or twice. Today I want to thank the future emperor again, otherwise they would not even have the last chance now.

Chapter end