Germanic Empire: Please call me Wilhelm III

Austria-Hungary was a staunch ally of the Germanic Empire. It’s just that Austria-Hungary really can’t afford Liu Adou. It bears the title of a world-class power, but the real strength is too bad.

After mobilization, Austria-Hungary could mobilize four or five million troops. However, the combat effectiveness of the army is worrying.

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary and Archduke Ferdinand also knew this. That’s why they chose to ally with the Germanic Empire. It was even hoped that the Germanic Empire would win future wars. In this way, they can reap huge benefits from it, so as to further solve domestic problems.

“The marriage of the Empire and the Germanic Empire, I am also inclined to agree in principle. However, there is a problem, that is, the emperor of the Germanic Empire, although very young, was very ambitious, and even did not compromise the means to achieve the end. I suspect he wanted to marry Mary for other purposes. “Franz Joseph I, after all, is an old man.

“Your Majesty, do you mean that he wants to use this to encroach on the imperial throne?” Archduke Ferdinand’s face suddenly became very ugly.

Although for his own reasons, his heirs did not have the right to inherit.

However, he also absolutely did not want the Austro-Hungarian throne to be encroached upon by the Germanic Empire. It even led to the annexation of Austria-Hungary by the Germanic Empire.

“This is just my own speculation. However, we have to guard against it! Franz Joseph I said.

He is already old, and Archduke Ferdinand is also not young. In contrast, Liu Chuan is less than twenty years old. Even if they survive, they can be boiled to death!

Once they are all dead, what should be the future heir of Austria-Hungary?

As the Empress of the Germanic Empire, Princess Marie Elizabeth is undoubtedly a very advantageous candidate!

Even at the behest of the Germanic Empire, there would be countless dignitaries on the Austro-Hungarian side who supported Princess Elizabeth Mary to become the Empress of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

If it is not done well, it will also promote the merger of the Germanic Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. From now on, Austria-Hungary will cease to exist.

And this, naturally, is not what Franz Joseph I wanted to see.

“Your Majesty, then let’s refuse the request for marriage from the Germanic Empire!” Archduke Ferdinand said.

Franz Joseph I shook his head: “If we refuse, this will cause our relations with the Germanic Empire to deteriorate dramatically.” In addition, this will definitely be opposed by many ministers and nobles of the empire. After all, they wanted the empire to strengthen ties with the Germanic empire. ”

Archduke Ferdinand suddenly frowned.

“How about we ask Mary her opinion.” If she objected, then we would have an excuse to reject the Germanic Empire. Archduke Ferdinand said.

Franz Joseph I nodded: “It is time to ask Mary’s opinion.” As her grandfather, I naturally hope that she can be happy. ”

Soon, Princess Mary arrived.

This thirteen-year-old princess has already grown up in a pavilion. Her mother was Princess Stephanie of the Kingdom of Bilis, and her grandfather was King Leopold II. She inherited the beauty of her grandmother, Princess Sisi. Although he is still young, he is undoubtedly already a beauty billet.

“Grandpa, uncle!” Princess Mary greeted the two.

“Mary, I called you here to ask for your opinion.” Archduke Ferdinand said.

Princess Mary was a little puzzled, although she was also one of the heirs to the throne. However, it is already after Archduke Ferdinand.

In addition, she is young and a woman. Therefore, the events of Austria-Hungary basically had nothing to do with her.

“Is this so, Emperor William III of the Germanic Empire, proposing to you, hoping to marry you as the empress of the Germanic Empire, is it your will?” Archduke Ferdinand asked.

Princess Mary’s face suddenly turned red.

Although people in this era are relatively precocious, she is still a little girl after all!

The great name of William III, of course, she had heard.

Less than seventeen years old, he inherited the throne of the Germanic Empire and became one of the most powerful people in the entire world, which is naturally very attractive and lethal for these little girls.

This is definitely the best candidate for Prince Charming in the minds of many little girls!

“However, Mary, I would like to remind you that His Majesty Emperor William III may have impure intentions in wanting to marry you. He may have come for the throne of Austria-Hungary. After all, my children, that is, your younger brothers, do not have the right to inherit the throne. Archduke Ferdinand said.

Princess Mary was also a very intelligent person and immediately understood what Archduke Ferdinand meant.

She knew that Archduke Ferdinand and even Franz Joseph I did not actually approve of the marriage.