The War Court and Lap Pillow, Austria’s Mandate of Heaven

March 1835.

The old emperor, Franz II suddenly felt unwell, and after a doctor's examination, it was found that the emperor's body was about to collapse, and he might not last for a few days.

Franz II left his bedroom and wandered aimlessly in the palace.

Walking and walking, he came to his grandson's room. He thought maybe it was God's will, or maybe he wanted to do this in the first place, and now these are not important.

Franz II entered Franz's room with a kind smile, but his complexion was very sad and he seemed preoccupied.

Franz didn't know exactly what was going on.

But judging from the current news published in the newspapers, the entire Austrian Empire is in a rare period of rising.

Austria's fiscal revenue in 1833 was 130,269,877 florins, and it rose to 146,120,349 florins in the first year of joining the German Zolnik Union, far exceeding the forecasts of Count Krolov and the Ministry of Finance , 12% growth rate is enough to boast.

Politically, the loan firmly controlled the countries of Central Italy in the hands of Austria, and the rulers of Central Italy not only did not feel disgusted or wary of hiring Austrian consultants to help manage the country, but felt that they did not need to pay for their support. Officials earn their own money.

Austria's position in the German Confederation became more secure after joining the German Zolluge.

Even those small countries that followed Prussia's footsteps in the past have turned to Austria again.

In the last vote, Prussia was counted by Austria. Since they couldn't find out who was the insider, and the foreign minister died, and the Polish Restoration Army made troubles, Prussia also became suspicious.

Domestically, since the nobles and capitalists in northern Italy also wanted to join the German Zolnik to get a share of the pie, they seemed extremely well-behaved.

The Hungarians are still busy with internal fighting and will not make much action until a new boss is determined.

Moreover, a new faction has emerged in Hungary, that is, the young nobles headed by Count Szechenyi.

These people are usually not traditional aristocrats. Their industrial and commercial bourgeois attributes are destined to open the market and free trade. Instead of opposing joining the German Customs Union, they support Hungary's joining the German Customs Union.

Factional struggles in Hungary became more intense with the addition of new factions.

All in all, a peaceful scene in the country.

In recent years, France has first encountered a cholera pandemic, followed by a natural disaster that led to a reduction in food production, and then a large-scale worker uprising. Now cholera is spreading in France again.

The goal of the Russians was still on the Ottomans. For Austria, they only sent some Great Slavists into Eastern Transylvania to infiltrate and spread the ideas of Great Slavism.

The spread of Great Slavism has caused certain hidden dangers to the local area. General von Anton, the commander of the local garrison, immediately adopted thunderous measures, executing those who should be executed, and expelling those who should be expelled.

Although von Anton's actions were a bit extreme, the Russians could find nothing wrong with them.

After all, they were charged with disrupting local law and order, and did not mention the so-called Great Slavism.

As a land power and a Mediterranean country, Austria has almost no threat to the British, so it has not attracted special attention from the British.

The international environment is also turning in Austria's favour.

Franz really couldn't think of what the old emperor had to worry about, and he saw the old emperor hesitated to speak again.

I had to say.

"Grandpa, what's wrong with you?"

"Grandpa is fine." Franz II smiled and continued.

"Frantz, would you answer a question for Grandpa?"

"Okay." Franz put down the newspaper in his hand, sat down and waited for the old emperor to ask questions.

"Is Grandpa a good emperor?"

"Of course grandpa is a good emperor, you read the newspaper!" After speaking, he picked up the newspaper and pointed to the news on it.

Franz II took the newspaper and looked at it carefully.

It is all about how powerful the Austrian Empire is and how wise His Majesty the Emperor is.

On the contrary, Franz II felt very relieved after reading it, because no one has praised him for a long time.

However, after looking at it a few more times, I couldn't help being a little annoyed. The newspaper only wrote about the recent achievements of the Austrian Empire, but did not mention anything about the current difficulties facing the Austrian Empire.

However, looking back, Franz II's brows stretched, and he was a little happy.

Because in the newspapers, the surrounding countries are devalued to nothing, the French can’t afford bread, the Prussians have no shoes, and the Russians have to use people to cultivate the land, as if everyone in the world except the Austrian Empire is living in dire straits .

Especially the Italian people are simply eating pots of milk to welcome the king's teacher.

These nasty words did not affect the mood of Franz II, let alone ashamed.

Instead, he ordered the royal housekeeper to print more and let every official in Austria see it.

Franz was a little ashamed, but he was very relieved that this time Prince Metternich's censorship system was in place.

If there are still things that are not good for Austria or the royal family in the newspapers supplied to the royal family, it is Prince Metternich's dereliction of duty.

Especially after joining the German Customs Union, Austria will be the focus of attention of the entire German region. Any small stain may be infinitely magnified, which will affect the national policy and even threaten the rule.

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"Franz, I will tell you a secret of being an emperor today. This is a secret that my grandfather only comprehended when he was emperor for decades." The old emperor looked very expectant.

Although Franz was a little surprised, because he didn't think the old emperor was a successful emperor, he still decided to listen carefully, after all, he didn't want to spoil the old emperor's interest.

Franz II cleared his throat, took a deep breath and tried his best to adjust his body to the best condition.

"Being an emperor must have the air of a king, and the air of a king should not only be magnanimous and polite, but also courageous and responsible. If you can't understand, even if you are a barbaric tyrant, don't expose yourself in front of others." weakness."

"Grandpa used to be a weak emperor, so Napoleon, Talleyrand, the French, the British, the Russians, the Prussians, and those duplicity ministers and Hungarians, everyone is targeting me!"

Franz II seemed a little excited, but then laughed again.

"But one day, when I took up the sword, they were all afraid of me. They were afraid of me as the emperor, afraid of me rebuilding the Holy Roman Empire, and afraid of me bullying them. No one dared to bully me and this country anymore, and now the whole country Everything got better, but it's a pity that grandpa realized it too late."

Tears rolled down Franz II's eyes as he continued.

"Your uncle is not fit to rule this country, and your father also lacks such talent. You must be the master of this country in the future. You must remember what your grandfather said, and when you rebuild the Holy Roman Empire, you must let me take the The title of Holy Roman Emperor was buried."

Franz was a little confused, but still nodded.

Franz II turned around and added.

"Remember to have more children."