Romanian Eagle

While the Romanian army was driving horses on Ukrainian soil, news of Karl's abdication came from within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Despite the Habsburgs' efforts to retain their position, the Austrian and Hungarian parliaments decided to oust them. Moreover, the property of the Habsburg family was also reverted to the government. The decision of the Austrian and Hungarian governments has caused the Habsburg family who have dominated Europe for nearly a thousand years to fall to the bottom of the valley, and their lives are now a problem.

But when Edel got the news, he was called by his wife Sophie Marie immediately. It seems that she, who was born in the Habsburg family, is also very concerned about the family's troubles.

As soon as Edel entered the room, she saw his wife Sophie Marie holding a secondary frame looking at the photos inside, stroking it gently, and shedding tears.

Seeing his wife's actions, Edel hurried forward to comfort him: "Mary, what's wrong with you, don't be too sad."

Facing Edel's consolation, Queen Mary still looked at the photo in the frame and said, "This is the only family photo I have, but it's a pity that people are now different things."

Edel followed his wife's gaze. This is a photo of a family of five. His father-in-law, Archduke Otto Franz, and his wife, Princess Josepha of Saxony, stood behind. The first three children who smiled innocently were his wife Princess Sophie Marie, Charles I, and Grand Duke Eugen.

However, his father-in-law, Archduke Otto Franz, passed away in 1913. The cause of his death was a disease caused by lingering in the fireworks venue. As for the mother-in-law, Princess Josepha, who died earlier, in 1903, she died of illness.

After seeing Edel coming, Queen Mary turned to him. "Edel, I didn't ask about politics before, this time I beg you. Can you let the Habsburg family come to our side for a while, the family has made so many contributions to them, more than half of Vienna's We built all the concert halls. Now they're being kicked out of the house, these people are going too far."

Looking at his wife's red eyes from tears, Edel refused to say anything. So he could only speak earnestly: "Mary, you know that the Habsburg family has too many people, and their goals are too big. If you come to Romania, everyone will criticize it, which is not good for us and them."

Edel's explanation did not dissuade his wife, she continued unwillingly: "Then let Carl and Eugen come over. They are my younger brothers, and I can't bear to let them suffer like this. Since my father passed away Afterwards, I haven't seen them for too long. Will Edel help me make this wish come true?"

"Okay, I'll send someone a telegram."

In the face of a begging wife,

Edel couldn't refuse. After all, she is a wife who has been with her for many years. Who can be completely free from emotions. Although this is a thankless task for Romania, it does not hurt to make a small mistake for his wife.

"Mary, I'll send them a telegram this time. But if they don't want to come, there's nothing they can do."

Facing her husband's words, Queen Mary, who was in a much better mood, calmed down and said, "I know. If they don't want to come, I won't force it. After all, the descendants of the Habsburgs need to face their own choices."

Seeing his wife in a better mood, Edel stepped forward and put his arms around her and said, "Don't worry, I will take care of your people's lives, and I won't let them suffer from hunger and severe cold. Whether they recognize it or not, Help from the Hoffenzollern family."

Hearing Edel's words, Queen Mary felt the temperature of her husband's chest and said with satisfaction, "Edel, you are so kind to me."

"Mary, who made you my wife?"

After appeasing his wife Marie, the telegram that Romania invited Carl and Eugen to visit Bucharest was sent to Geneva, Switzerland, where the Habsburg family temporarily settled.

When this telegram was put into the hands of Karl and others, many members of the Habsburg family showed envious eyes. Before, these people never thought about life, because the Habsburg family could let them not worry about life. But in just a few days after being expelled from Austria, these people who did not know the suffering of the people tasted it, so they were very fond of their previous life. But it is a pity that in this era of war and chaos, no one is willing to help them live a happy life before.

And when Romania sent a letter inviting the Carl and Eugens to go to Bretianu to reunite with their sister Sophie Marie, no one was jealous. Unfortunately, they were not included in the invitation, and there were private complaints about this. He had also hugged Queen Mary before, that she and Mary were good sisters when they were children, etc., but he didn't dare to spread them to the ears of the parties.

As for the invited Carl and Eugen, there was not much of a heartbeat for this telegram from Romania. Karl is currently preparing to return to Austria-Hungary. Even if the Habsburg family is expelled, no one can underestimate his local influence, and Karl obviously intends to use it to prepare for his return.

If he or his family went to Romania, the news would make an already difficult task even more difficult, something he said could not be allowed. So he can only say sorry for his sister's helping hand, and his wife Queen Zita also supports him in this decision. In fact, in his heart, he is the emperor of Austria-Hungary, and even if it is bad, he cannot fall to the point of relying on Romania, which is still at war. This is also one of the few motivations in his heart to support him to continue.

The Grand Duke Eugen's family also rejected the help extended by his sister. For the same reason, he couldn't stand the result of the Habsburg falling, so helping his brother to return to Austria-Hungary was the most concerned thing. If he made it difficult for his brother to return because of himself, he would not accept it.

So in the end, Romania's hand of friendship did not receive the two families, which made Queen Mary, who was looking forward to it, sad again. And Edel saw his wife's sadness, and deliberately set aside a day to accompany his wife.

For the decision that the brothers-in-law were unwilling to come to Romania, Edel was still somewhat prepared. Because if the Habsburg family came to Romania, its influence in the original territory of Austria-Hungary would be a major blow. This is also why Eder invited Karl and Eugen separately, because they clearly realized that coming to Romania is not a good choice, as for other members of the Habsburg family if they invited them, it is difficult to say.

Edel's decision to accompany his wife for a good day was not completed in the end. On the afternoon of the same day, the main force of the Moldavian Army led by Admiral Courtois and the Ukrainian army fought a battle in Kovrov, 30 kilometers southeast of Volif. As a qualified monarch, Edel certainly needs to go to the staff to find out the situation.

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