War Palace and Knee Pillow, Austria’s Destiny

Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace.

It was only the next day after I came back that I learned that Metternich and Viscount Stratford had reached an agreement.

The terms between the two parties were very simple and crude. Britain would support Austria's occupation of Western Bosnia and Belgrade, and would also support Tripoli's de facto independence.

Austria will cooperate with Britain to attack Egypt's effective forces, and will work with Britain to weaken France's power in the Near East at the subsequent five-nation meeting.

In fact, as long as the "British-Turkish Commercial Treaty" comes into effect, follow-up by the great powers can ensure that Muhammad Ali will not have the possibility of making a comeback. Therefore, conditions such as limiting the number of troops, paying war reparations, paying large sums of tribute to Sudan every year, and returning areas to Syria are completely meaningless.

The British idea of ​​establishing a Jewish state in the Jerusalem area was firmly resisted by Austria. Although the church was excluded from politics, it still had unparalleled influence within the empire.

It was unacceptable for a Catholic country to allow the Holy Land to be occupied by Jews.

At the same time, there were a large number of Jews in the Austrian Empire, and they occupied a large amount of wealth. If all these people left Austria, it would have a huge impact on the empire's economy.

This Jewish state is not an independent country, but a puppet supported by the British. Although Austria will not covet the land of Jerusalem, it will still be on pins and needles to have a bad neighbor like Britain.

For example, before the establishment of the German Confederation, Hanover was the biggest cancer in the entire German region. Under its crazy introduction, British goods could even circulate into the Austrian market.

This is unacceptable for Austria, which implements trade protection to prevent the outflow of precious metals.

Metternich was well aware of Britain's industrial and commercial capabilities. If it was allowed to establish a protectorate in Jerusalem, a large number of British goods would enter the Austrian market through the Ottoman Empire.

The meeting of the Five Nations is scheduled for one month later, during which Austria will send troops to continue attacking the Egyptians until the other side surrenders. At the same time, 3,000 troops will be sent to Beirut to cooperate with the British actions.

As for the military expenses for Austria's troops, of course they were borne jointly by the Ottoman Empire and the Egyptians (war reparations).

Friedrich seemed to be addicted to sneak attacks. He wrote to Franz that he had thought of another shocking plan.

The colonization of Namibia seemed not to be smooth, and few Austrians were willing to go abroad, let alone desolate Africa, or Namibia, known as the "Gate to Hell".

The church's plans to absorb locals were also unsuccessful. The local indigenous people are very fierce and often come to the fields to steal things. The wheat, corn, and even potatoes they planted have been dug up. Food often has to be transported domestically, and they often need to eat seafood to survive.

Although seafood is usually a high-end ingredient for us, if we eat this kind of food for several months, most people really can't stand it. Moreover, seafood has very low calories. If you want to fill your stomach, you need to eat a lot.

Franz's advice to them was to grow cassava, a highly poisonous plant native to Brazil. But in modern times, it has become the most important food crop in Africa, and is known as the sixth largest food crop in the world.

Cassava has the excellent characteristics of being thick and easy to grow, easy to cultivate, high yield and can be harvested in all seasons. As for the so-called highly toxic cassava, it only needs to be heated and cooked before eating.

Let me mention here that the cassava we eat now has been improved through artificial selection. In this era, cassava was relatively primitive and very toxic.

There used to be an American survival show about a group of modern people living together in the Amazon rainforest for thirty days. In it, there was a black man who ate raw cassava in the Brazilian rainforest in order to save food. After that, he began to suffer from severe vomiting and diarrhea. By the time he was sent to the hospital, he was dead.

Due to the lack of fuel on the grassland, the local indigenous people developed the habit of eating raw food. And this poisonous crop will definitely scare them away.

Cassava can be processed into cassava flour and then made into various pastas for trade with local indigenous people.

Vienna College has welcomed the first student in its history who can take physics, chemistry, and mechanics at the same time and achieve excellent results. Although it is at the junior high school level, it is amazing.

You must know that the teachers at the Royal Academy for Women in Vienna are all engaged in research, and there are not many serious lecturers. It is very difficult to understand what they say, let alone learn from them.

This made Franz very curious. He did not think that this girl would definitely become a scientist as famous as Marie Curie.

But Franz feels that this is a good start and should be highlighted. After all, as long as the net is big enough, you may be able to fish out something.

As soon as Franz finished washing, Thalia excitedly pushed the door open and entered.

"Franz, let me show you a baby!"

"Long time no see, Thalia. But next time, could you knock on the door first?"

"Okay, respectfully, Archduke Franz." Thalia twisted the corners of her skirt and saluted.

Franz noticed this time that Thalia was wearing a costume. This is very rare. She is obviously most afraid of trouble and wants to go out in her pajamas every time.

"Is it really a big deal?"

"Of course, today is the award ceremony!" Thalia looked very excited.

"Didn't I ask Adjani to send those customized medals and prizes to you?"

"Those gadgets, how could you have as much influence as awarding the prize in person!" Thalia hugged Franz's arm and prepared to drag him out.

"You're right, I can just go with you, why are you holding me back?"

Franz was a little confused. Thalia acted as if she was afraid that she would run away. Franz still has some expectations for the subsequent awards.

One of Franz's purposes in establishing this academy was to cultivate available talents for himself.

At this time, Adjani suddenly walked in with a women's clothing.

"Archduke Franz, what do you think of this set?" Adjani's voice contained a hint of excitement.

Franz looked at it and thought it was pretty good, but it might be a little too small for Adjani's figure.

"Not bad," Franz replied.

"I think so, then I'll put it on for you." After speaking, Adjani took the clothes and rushed towards Franz very excitedly.

Franz realized something was wrong and was about to turn around and run away, but found Thalia hugging him tightly.

(Actually, many cross-dressing masquerades were very common at that time. Moreover, Thalia and Adjani would also watch their actions, but they would not dare to do it to others.

For example, the famous Emperor Catherine the Great met her lover at a cross-dressing masquerade, and she was also a famous cross-dressing enthusiast.

In contrast, there is the Red Saber Emperor Nero who understands people's hearts the most. )

"Wait! Why am I wearing women's clothes!"

"Archduke Franz, you are a boy. It is very inconvenient to be in a girls' school. And you have a good foundation. You will definitely be able to pass the fake as the real."

"That's not the point! Wait! You two have planned it!" After Franz finished speaking, he got out while Thalia wasn't paying attention.

But before she could even take two steps, she was knocked down by Adjani, and soon Thalia also jumped on her, and the three of them were wrestling on the ground.

"Uh-huh!" Mrs. Sophie raised her eyebrows. "Franz, it's so early in the morning. What are you doing!"

Thalia and Adjani immediately put away their smiling faces and stood neatly by the wall, their lowered eyebrows making people want to laugh.

Franz was not prepared to pursue the matter, but Madame Sophie did not believe Franz's words. Mrs. Sophie said after figuring out the whole story.

"Franz, put it on quickly! Let mom see!"

Royal Academy for Women in Vienna.

Franz's carriage drove in slowly, quickly arousing cheers from around him.

Although he had just participated in the parade, Franz actually did not appear in public many times. Franz's appearance is very handsome, coupled with the aura of a member of the royal family, it is easy for the little girl to have an inexplicable feeling.

"Archduke Franz is looking here."

"He's watching us"

A group of little girls were chattering and playing.

Some young women whistled at this time, but what they met was Mrs. Sophie's sharp gaze.

Franz didn't like the feeling of sitting upright and being treated as an exhibit.

Everything went smoothly after that until the award ceremony started.

The girl in front of her was about fifteen or sixteen years old, with long black Ji-style hair, pink lips, but her eyes were as clear and cold as an ancient well.

But what really surprised Franz was her dress, white clothes, scarlet hakama, and white footbags and straw sandals on her feet.

"Miko?"

(The previous Japanese uprising line is retracted here.)

With this conspicuous red and white color scheme, coupled with the opponent's Asian appearance, Franz was sure that he would not be mistaken.

The girl seemed to have gotten used to Franz's surprise, and her calm face still looked calm.

"Congratulations, Miss Oshio Shanyin. You are the best student of the Royal Academy for Women in Vienna this year. On behalf of the Habsburg royal family, I would like to wish you the best."

Oshiosugin's eyes lit up, and it was obviously the medal inlaid with rubies that attracted her. After receiving the medal and scholarship, he walked away.

Oshio Sugiune's actions may have been unintentional, but in the eyes of the noble students in the academy, they were extremely rude.

Alina Harrington, who was second in line, deliberately showed a contemptuous smile when she passed by him. Oshio Shanyin seemed not to see it, which made Alina a little angry.

Alina Harrington walked up to Franz, smiled and stretched out her hand, her movements elegant and appropriate.

Franz took her hand and kissed it.

The kiss on the hand does not necessarily require kissing the other person's skin, but Alina was a little unhappy. The second place medal made her even more unhappy, but she could only force a smile in front of Franz.

The Harrington family are Jews who converted to Catholicism. As the second daughter of the Harrington family, Alina Harrington really wanted to express herself. When he received his medal, he quietly stuffed a ball of paper into Franz's hand and winked.

After the award ceremony, Franz's hands were filled with cards and paper balls. But what concerned Franz the most was the Oriental dressed as a witch.

"How is it? Isn't it good, baby?" Thalia said with a smile. "She is from Izumo Country, a real witch."

"That's the witch." Franz reminded.

"Is there any difference?" Thalia said.

"What is she here for?"

"Let's study."