Golden Greenery

Otto von Habsburg-Lorraine's grandfather this year, Archduke Ludwig, was of the same generation. In principle, Dad had to call him "uncle", not to mention that Otto was the head of the family, but Dad always ignored him. The blood feud is on the one hand, Otto is the Grand Duke, and Father Kou is also the Grand Duke. Who is afraid of whom? What's more, Frank Joseph is also the 'Archduke of Austria' with a stronger brand.

After the last emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Karl I, came to the throne, he canonized his eldest son, Otto von, who was only four years old, as the 'Archduke of Austria'. Archduke of Austria is the highest title in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This title means the heir to the empire. Of course, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was wiped out two years later, and Otto, the heir, became the 'crown prince' who lost his country and went into exile.

Princess Sissi's husband, Emperor Franz Joseph I, made his grandson Hubert the "Archduke of Austria" by decree, which is hereditary. As a result, there were two 'Austrian Archduke' in later generations, which was a bit unseemly. But at that time, Joseph's family had not yet returned to the Habsburg family, so no one worried about it.

Later, with the help of various royal families and established nobles, Joseph's line finally returned to the Habsburg family. Therefore, the problem of the two 'Austrian Archduke' was put in front of them.

Austria and Germany share the same origin. The two countries were previously integrated and were the core components of the Holy Roman Empire. One hundred and sixty years ago, the Austro-Prussian War broke out, and Prussia split from it. However, the two places have always broken bones and connected tendons. Today, they are the two countries that have left the most nobles in the entire Europe.

Austria was the base during the rule of the Habsburg family. It can be said that without Habsburg, there would be no Austria. The Habsburgs are Austria’s ‘number one family’ and still have a great influence on the people of Austria.

To a certain extent, or from a legal perspective, the Archduke of Austria is actually the King of Austria, His Majesty the Prince of Austria, who is still famous and influential even though he is in opposition.

Although Austria had been a republic for a hundred years, the Austrian government had been wary of a Habsburg restoration. Don't look at it now, it's just like a rotten shrimp with no strength, but once there is turmoil in Europe, or there are serious conflicts within Austria, people with ulterior motives in the country will join forces with nobles everywhere, and then incite the melon-eating masses across the country to cause trouble. , electing Habsburg as the new head of state, no one can guarantee that this kind of thing will not happen.

Moreover, after the last emperor Karl I was forced to abdicate, he once launched a restoration, but it was stillborn due to the joint efforts of European and American powers to prevent it. Therefore, the Austrian government is very sensitive to the 'Archduke of Austria'.

After the dispute between the two Austrian Archdukes, Kou Kou's grandfather, Archduke Ludwig, assessed the situation and was keenly aware of the intricate political sensitivities involved, so he decisively issued a public statement. The general idea is——

The title of Grand Duke was bequeathed to me by my ancestors, and I dare not resign. Myself and Joseph's family also love Austria very much, our homeland, and sincerely wish that Austria will always prosper. We, the Habsburg-Lorraine and Joseph clan, respect the process of history, the choice of the Austrian people, and the government of the Republic of Austria. For this reason, we of the Joseph line solemnly promise to forever renounce any attempt on the Austrian throne!

In order to show his sincerity, Archduke Ludwig led the entire Joseph family to renounce their Austrian citizenship.

Grandpa Koko's move won applause from all over Europe. All countries did not want to see anyone reversing the course of history. The Austrian government highly praised Archduke Ludwig's profound sense of justice and high integrity, and officially adopted the title "Archduke of Austria" for the first time, recognizing this title of the Habsburg family. The Austrian government issued a statement that although the Joseph family gave up their Austrian citizenship, they will always be Austria's most reliable friends and are the outstanding descendants of the Habsburg family and Franz Joseph I and Princess Sissi.

Therefore, although the Koko family does not have Austrian nationality, their passports show that they only have dual nationality of Liechtenstein and Switzerland.

But the outside world, including Austria, still regards them as Austrians and the 'Austrian First Family'.

Germany and Austria are of the same species and cannot distinguish each other. The German government immediately recognized the status of the Joseph family and regarded them as its own people.

Immediately afterwards, the governments of major European countries recognized the hereditary 'Archduke of Austria' of the Joseph family. This time, another Austrian Archduke Otto von was put in a very embarrassing situation.

Otto von's grand dukedom was granted earlier, but the Joseph family's grand duke's canonization was earlier. It was only because the grandson Hubert was found six years later that he fell behind in time. Because of their background and historical reasons, Joseph's family had no feelings for the restoration of the throne and never thought about it. Therefore, it was very natural for Kou Kou's grandfather to make a statement of 'permanently giving up'. It was not his own thing, so what's the point? Nostalgic?

But Otto von was different. He was the last crown prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The glory of the empire and the prominence of the throne were deeply imprinted on him when he was a child. The dream of 'restoration' like a mirror and a moon in the water has been swirling in his mind. So he couldn't make this promise against his will. In fact, the Austrian government had hinted to him before that it hoped Otto von would publicly declare that he would forever give up the unrealistic restoration, but he pretended not to understand.

Now, after being officially endorsed by the governments of various countries, Joseph's 'Austrian Archduke' title has become a legitimate and legitimate title, while his title has become a private grant and no one pays attention to it anymore.

In order to be recognized by European countries and the aristocratic class, Otto von had no choice but to grit his teeth and change his 'fake' 'Austrian Archduke' to the 'Habsburg Archduke', and in the Austrian government and The European nobles and royal families were registered, which finally settled the matter, but the anger and grievance in Grand Duke Ha's heart can be imagined. So even though he knew that his father would not give him a good look, Otto Feng still wanted to make trouble whenever he had the chance.

In the Royal Palace of Monaco, the day's newspaper was torn into pieces by Crown Prince Hercule, and the fragments of glass on the floor were like dazzling sharp edges.

"How could Kristine be so stupid? How could she have anything to do with that dirty yellow-skinned monkey? She actually..." The angry Prince Ergul stopped talking. His lungs hurt from a breath of evil breath. .

"Your Highness the Prince." Sharma, who was standing aside, said, "Her Royal Highness Princess Christine is young and ignorant. She must have been deceived by Zhuo Yang. Do you think you should remind Her Royal Highness the Princess?"

"Remind? How to remind? She is already an adult, not the little girl she was before, but she is still so stupid." Ergul blushed.

"Or, you can question His Excellency the Archduke of Austria and ask him to restrain His Royal Highness Princess Christine." Sharma added.

"Question? Do I dare to question him? That old guy has a very bad temper! He doesn't like me to begin with. If I go to question you, do you think he doesn't dare to scold me?"

Sharma was still making suggestions, "Otherwise...let your Majesty..."

"Shut up!" Ergul was furious. "Sharma, remember your identity. These matters are not something you, a bodyguard, can discuss arbitrarily."

"Yes." Sharma lowered his head with interest.

'Snapped! ’ Prince Ergul smashed another cup, and the jealousy in his eyes was about to burst out, while his bodyguard, Sharma, a Gurkha, had a fierce gleam in his eyes like a wolf.

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