War Palace and Knee Pillow, Austria’s Destiny

Although it was already the 19th century, Mrs. Sophie's plan was not without feasibility.

The most important thing was that the Spanish really wanted to change the status quo. Isabella II and her mother Maria Cristina had worn out the confidence of all parties in Spain over the years, and even the church, which regarded them as puppets, had no hope for them.

The continuous civil war had exhausted Spain's luck, and it was difficult for the Spanish to resist the invaders as they did against the French.

Once upon a time, facing the most powerful army in Europe at that time, the unarmed Spanish still fought bravely, and after exhausting all the enemy's spirit, they drove the enemy out of the country with difficulty.

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That is the determination of the civilian mother and daughter in "A Jar of Water", that is the righteousness of the Marquis' family in "The Executioner", that is the unyielding in "The Execution at the Foot of Prince Hill on May 3", the Spaniards finally resisted the French butcher knife with their unyielding bones.

"A Jar of Water" is a famous article of patriotic education, "The Executioner" is a work by French writer Balzac, and "The Execution at the Foot of Prince Hill on May 3" is a representative work of Spanish patriotic painter Francisco José de Goya-Lucientes.

However, the sacrifices of patriots and civilians did not bring peace and beauty. The war continued, the oppression and destruction became more and more serious, and the dragon slayers eventually became evil dragons.

Francisco José de Goya-Lucientes, a great patriotic painter, had to go into exile in France in his later years to avoid being executed.

"Please, someone come and invade (crossed out) and save us. Anyone will do."

What kind of state of mind can make a Spaniard write such a letter to the Frankfurt National Assembly.

There is no doubt that the Spanish-Bourbon family has run out of luck, but their opponents are even worse, so the whole country has become a quagmire.

Externally, France has been hit hard and cannot recover in a short time. The British are more like vultures than eagles. Although they have been eyeing them all year round, they are extremely averse to losses.

This is indeed the best time for the Habsburg family to return to Spain. If they marry them at other times, they will inevitably be warned (refer to the Franco-Prussian War).

However, as an elder brother, he will not treat his own brother as a disposable consumable. As the emperor of the Austrian Empire, Franz is even less likely to waste the precious blood of the family.

"Mother, Isabella II is an intolerable woman. Regardless of whether those rumors are true or false, we should not let the blood and reputation of the family be tarnished."

"Franz, you are the emperor now, don't be so impulsive.

Maximilian was born in the most prominent family in Europe. He has enjoyed the wealth and glory that others cannot get in their entire lives since he was a child. Now he must shoulder his own mission."

Mrs. Sophie turned her head and looked at Maximilian again. Her eyes softened a little. She was no longer preaching in her usual tone, but said solemnly.

"Maximilian, my child. Do you have the awareness to sacrifice for the family and the empire?"

Maximilian gritted his teeth and answered without much hesitation.

"Yes."

No wonder some people say that the Habsburg family is the most strict organization in modern European history. A mother can push her child into the fire pit just to fight for a possibility, and the child can choose to go forward without hesitation. This is indeed unusual.

"Mother, I think Ludwig is more suitable."

"Ludwig?"

Mrs. Sophie and Maximilian were both a little surprised, and Ludwig, who was concentrating on eating, said in disbelief.

"Me?"

Little Maria stared with a pair of big black eyes, gossiping. She found it interesting, but did not understand the real meaning behind it.

Ludwig's intelligence was the closest to Archduke Franz Karl among all of Mrs. Sophie's children. He was pious, studious, humble, and aristocratic, but these were obviously useless in the Spanish court.

This kind of honest man might be eaten up by the Spanish mother and daughter. Franz's behavior was not just taking advantage of the fire, but giving it away for free.

"I object. Ludwig can't handle that kind of situation at all."

"Don't be in a hurry to object. Ludwig's mission is to have children. He doesn't need to worry about the rest."

"Franz, what are you talking about? Are you crazy? What is the purpose of the marriage?"

"Mother, don't worry. Spain is a worthy marriage partner, but Isabella II herself is not.

So Ludwig is going to marry Maria Christina's second daughter, the assumed heir to the Spanish throne, Princess Luisa Fernanda."

"Franz! Isabella II is only 18 years old. She will have many children. Heir. And Princess Luisa Fernanda has never been awarded the title of Princess of Asturias. You should know what this means?

If the family cannot obtain the title of King of Spain, then the sacrifice of your brothers is not worth it. It is better to choose a suitable candidate from the side line. "

(Prince of Asturias is the title of heir to the Spanish throne.)

"Mother, don't you understand? Spain is a quagmire. They just want to use the influence of the Austrian Empire.

Do we really have to learn from France and wade into this muddy water? And will the powers really leave us alone? "

Madame Sophie was silent. She had enough confidence in the court struggle, but for international politics, especially the skills Franz showed at the Confederation Monarch Conference, she had exceeded her cognition.

"But Isabella II and the former regent Queen Christina are not good people. Ludwig might be used by them. Maximilian should go."

"Mother, I don't think Maximilian can beat the mother and daughter."

Franz's words made Maximilian feel very embarrassed. Just as he was about to refute, the former changed the subject.

"Maximilian's talent is not in the swindling of the Spanish court. He has all the talents of a king. I think it is more appropriate for him to go to Venice to study government affairs."

Franz's idea is to turn the tables. Isabella II and the regent Queen Christina want to use the men of the Habsburg family to support the facade and block bullets.

But Franz just didn't fall for it. He planned to let Ludwig directly marry Isabella II's sister, Luisa Fernanda, the heir to the Spanish throne.

According to Franz's logic, it is definitely easier to brainwash a 15-year-old girl with the whole country's strength than to send one person to the enemy-occupied area to repair the heavy tank.

As for the Spanish matter, let the bullets fly for a while. Time will solve all problems, and some seemingly unsolvable problems will be solved with time.

Doing so will not offend any party. Neither France, Britain, nor Russia have any reason to stop it.