The Rise of the European Emperor

Marin shook his head secretly, feeling very pity in his heart. You know, those are two great kingdoms! Not to mention the Kingdom of Bohemia, the current Kingdom of Hungary is one of the most powerful countries in Europe. Because including Transylvania, its territory is almost 200,000 square kilometers, larger than Austria and the Netherlands combined. Moreover, the population is 4 million. Its only shortcoming is probably that it faces the threat of Turkey and is at the forefront of the war.

In addition to the Kingdom of Hungary, there is also the powerful Kingdom of Bohemia, as well as the Principality of Silesia, and the Moravia region, which are all ruled by Vladislas II.

In other words, compared with the Austro-Hungarian Empire before the First World War, the difference between the two was only one Austria. Even, because most of the later generations of the Principality of Silesia did not belong to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the territory of Vladislas II today is no less than that of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in later generations.

Sending such a large territory to Austria, Marin's heart is bleeding. However, he did not have a suitable heir to take over. He only had one son, Caesar, who was old enough to marry Princess Anna, and his second son, William, was very young. Moreover, even if she did not interfere, Princess Anna would marry Ferdinand.

Speaking of which, it was in Marin's interest that the Habsburgs were divided into two powerful forces. But the premise is that the Habsburg family must withstand the wave of attacks from the domestic princes and the Turks.

If Marin's diplomatic outing was much better than it is now, he would definitely let Ferdinand and Anna marry, and then divide the Habsburg family into two powerful branches.

But Marin's own situation is also very bad, so he needs an MT who can help pull hatred and ridicule the whole of Germany for him. Even the group mocked France. Moreover, it is also responsible for resisting the attack of Turkey. Then, Beihai Kingdom hid behind and buried its head in development.

So, it was very demanding of the Habsburgs. If it is divided into two countries, then the Austrian branch, which is the main line, may not be willing to mobilize all resources to help Ferdinand resist the pressure of Turkey. At that time, if Turkey has defeated Hungary and Bohemia, then things will be a bit big.

If the Kingdom of Hungary and the Kingdom of Bohemia all belong to the main line of the Habsburg family, it will be different. At that time, the Habsburg family can use the resources of the whole territory. You can use the power of Austria to help against Turkey, or you can use the power of Hungary and Bohemia to fight the alliance of French and German princes.

The most important thing is - the big tree attracts the wind!

Just imagine, the Habsburg family sitting on Austria, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, and then annexing the two crowned kingdoms of Hungary and the Kingdom of Bohemia, can it not cause the jealousy of all Europe?

At that time, all the hatred in Europe has been pulled over by the Habsburg family, and it will be much easier for me. and,

For Marin, it is true that England is more important than Hungary and Bohemia. After all, England has seized Germany's sea passage to the Atlantic Ocean. If it does not annex England, it will be controlled by others, and it will repeat the tragedy of Germany in later generations.

Marin remembered that Suleiman the Magnificent of Turkey was 22 years old, and he would take the throne in a few years and launch an all-out attack on Europe. At that time, Lajos II, the son of Vladislas II, is likely to have a braid. Then, Austria easily won the two great powers of Hungary and Bohemia in vain. It will be a few years later, but from now on, the Habsburg family will probably be busy resisting the Turkish offensive. Without the financial support of the Spanish Empire in the original history, the Habsburg family would definitely be at a disadvantage. At that time, I was busy cleaning up the princes in northern Germany, and the Habsburg family did not dare to object. Because, Marin can conclude, when the time comes, they still need their own help.

In the end, the Habsburg family, caught in the predicament of Turkey and France, may have to promise themselves to occupy Little Germany and share the world equally with Austria. Otherwise, as long as you change your position, Austria will collapse.

Even, Marin thought, if possible, in the future, a certain piece of land in the south can be used to exchange the Netherlands, so that the entire Netherlands will become the territory of the North Sea Kingdom. However, this will directly border France... It's very unsafe...

In the secret room, Marin's thoughts have spread, and he begins to be stunned...

At this time, Maximilian I suddenly couldn't help but ask:

"Marin, I remember that you opened the Haagen-Dazs ice cream chain? Are you trying to make all the noble ladies in Europe infertile?"

Yes, what Marin quietly told Maximilian I just now was the secret of infertility after eating too much ice cream...

Malin's face darkened, and he muttered:

"How can I be so yin? I am also a victim, okay? At the beginning, my wife Angela also loved ice cream, and after giving birth to Caesar, she was infertile for many years. Until later, I invited a skilled doctor from the Ming Empire in the far east. The court doctor discovered this problem. Then, William was born..."

Maximilian I thought about it, it was true. Marin's wife, after leaving Caesar alone, seems to have given birth to their second child, William, for many years. Therefore, Marin himself was higher than the ice cream, and he definitely pitted himself unintentionally.

"Then why didn't you announce this risk?" the emperor asked.

Marin asked meaningfully:

"Then, Your Majesty, are you going to make this issue public?"

Maximilian I thought for a while, and finally shook his head, saying:

"Although it feels very immoral, as an emperor, keeping secrets is indeed the best choice."

"Yes, there are too many princes in Europe. If many of them are extinct, it will help the unification of Germany. Your Majesty, promote ice cream well, it will help you to take back the territory of those princes..." Marin His eyes smiled inexplicably.

Maximilian I's eyes lit up, and he asked Marin:

"So, can you teach my chefs how to make that delicious ice cream from the Haagen-Dazs chain?"

Marin was stunned for a moment, then smiled:

"What? Your Majesty figured it out and wants to open an ice cream shop on the enemy's territory?"

Unexpectedly, this is not what the emperor thought at all:

"I just want to arrange a cook for my granddaughter Marie who is good at making ice cream..." Maximilian I said lightly of a cruel decision. For the future of the Habsburg family, he was planning to sacrifice the future of his granddaughter.

However, this sacrifice is gentle, without any pain in between. On the contrary, his granddaughter will enjoy the daily ice cream life. So, it was a sweet and vicious decision...

A trace of pain flashed in the emperor's eyes, but when he thought about the future of the family, he made up his mind again...