Tsarist Empire: Please call me His Majesty the Tsar

Mikhail's choice of Grand Duchess Elisabeth Mary as his wife had his own considerations.

Although, the current crown prince of Austria-Hungary is Archduke Ferdinand. But if nothing else, the guy was a short-lived ghost who would have been killed when the troops Franz Joseph I died.

So, after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, can Archduchess Elisabeth Marie become the crown prince of Austria-Hungary?

Can she even become Empress of Austria-Hungary after the death of Franz Joseph I?

If that's the case. So, did the Russian Empire have a chance to merge with Austria-Hungary in the future?

If only that were possible. Then, not only the territory of the Russian Empire will be greatly expanded. At the same time, the population will skyrocket. You know, in this era, the population of the Austro-Hungarian Empire reached more than 60 million.

In addition, the industry of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was also very strong. Although it cannot be compared with the Germanic Empire and the Empire that Never Sets, it is already very good. For example, Skoda in this era did not produce cars, but was famous all over the world for producing heavy artillery.

Once it could swallow the Austro-Hungarian 133 Empire, it would greatly increase the strength of the Russian Empire. They have enough strength to overwhelm the entire European continent.

Of course, the internal contradictions that had plagued Austria-Hungary were not a problem at all in the Russian Empire.

At that time, the Slavs will be the main ethnic group, accounting for the vast majority of the population. The rest of the Germans, Hungarians, etc., are small parts. This empire will be more stable and powerful.

However, when that moment really comes, it depends on how Emperor Franz Joseph I chooses. If he does not want the throne to fall to his granddaughter. The Russian Empire would then be able to defeat Austria-Hungary in the following world war and annex the country by force.

At that time, there will be Archduchess Elizabeth Mary. I believe that the resistance will also be much less.

"Your Majesty, are you serious?" Izvulsky asked.

"Of course!" Mikhail nodded.

"As far as I know, Grand Duchess Elizabeth Mary, she is not yet sixteen years old!" Izvolsky said.

"What's the relationship with (daeb)? I'm only six years older than her! Mikhail said nonchalantly.

In this era, the age of marriage is very low. Married in their teens abounds. However, there are relatively few royal families. But in Mikhail's opinion, none of this is a problem.

Izvolsky and others, seeing this, had to say nothing more.

After Mikhail returned to Mosk, the top officials of the empire learned that His Majesty the Tsar wanted to marry Grand Duchess Elisabeth Mary, granddaughter of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria.

"Your Majesty, we are here to support you. However, this would require the consent of the Austro-Hungarian side. Judging from the current situation, both Emperor Franz Joseph I and the high-ranking officials of Austria-Hungary will probably vigorously oppose it. After all, the Empire had just defeated them, inflicting heavy losses on Austria-Hungary and paying huge war reparations to the Empire. As long as the high-ranking officials of Austria-Hungary did not have problems in their heads, I am afraid that they would not agree to this marriage. Imperial Prime Minister Pobedonoschav said.

"It's man-made, try to convince Austria-Hungary as much as possible. Perhaps they will see this as an opportunity to ease relations between our two countries? After all, the current relationship between our two countries is somewhat strained. Besides, in Europe as a whole, the relationship between in-laws is not very important, the first priority is always the national interest, which is the most important! Mikhail said.

Pobedonoschav nodded: "Your Majesty, in this case, then we will send someone to Austria-Hungary to raise a relative!" "

"Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, I'm going to bother you again." Mikhail said.

After all, Izvulsky had just visited Gaul with him. Now, it is necessary to let him go to Austria-Hungary again.

"Yes, Your Majesty, this is the honor of the minister!" Izvolsky replied.

Soon Izvłrsky set off for Austria-Hungary, nominally for an Austria-Hungary visit. But in fact, it is to raise a kiss.

Of course, if Austria-Hungary agrees, then this trip is a kiss. If Austria-Hungary refused, it would be nothing more than an ordinary diplomatic visit.

The Russian Empire is a world power, and it still wants face.

The Austro-Hungarian side was also a little confused about Izvulsky's visit.

You know, after Austria-Hungary was defeated by the Tsarist Russian Empire, it made the people of Austria-Hungary hate the Tsarist Empire incomparably. If you were to do a survey in Austria-Hungary now and ask the people of Austria-Hungary which they hate the most, it would definitely be the Russian Empire.

After arriving in Vienna, Izvłolsky met with the Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Baron Belsidald. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）

"Your Excellency, what is the purpose of your visit to Austria-Hungary?" Baron Belchdolde asked straightforwardly, without the slightest circle.

After all, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Russian Empire now have very bad relations.

"Your Excellency, I have formally proposed to your country this time on the order of His Majesty the Tsar of the Empire. His Majesty the Tsar, wants to marry Grand Duchess Mary Elizabeth as the Empress of the Empire! Izvolsky said.

"What?" Baron Belchdold was shocked all of a sudden, and he didn't seem to have expected that the Russian Empire would make such a request.

"This... This..." Baron Belchdolde barely knew how to answer the question. After all, this was completely unexpected!

"Your Excellency, I think you should immediately report this matter to His Majesty the Emperor of your country, and let His Majesty the Emperor decide whether to agree to His Majesty's request from the Imperial Tsar. By the way, Grand Duchess Mary Elizabeth, as a person in the world, also has the right to know the news! Izvolsky said.

Baron Belchdolde nodded, such a big thing was not something he could decide. What's more, it was about the Austro-Hungarian royal family. Even if he did not want Grand Duchess Elizabeth Mary to marry the Tsar of the Russian Empire. However, it should also be up to Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria to decide, not him.

Immediately, Baron Belhedidus hastily ended this meeting and went to the palace to report the matter to Emperor Franz Joseph I.