Chapter 635: Busy Frederick

For his first trip to European countries, Frederick was very excited. However, this good mood did not last for a few days, and he became bored.
In addition to the banquet every day, it is a banquet. Imagine negotiating with the monarchs of each country about the destiny of the country?
Sorry, this does not exist. The accompanying officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have already done everything, and the Crown Prince only needs to follow up.
Franz, even if he wanted to exercise his son, would not dare to try national affairs. In case of some trouble, the loss is not a little bit.
There is no room for sloppy politics. One is not good, even the heirs are involved.
Therefore, Frederick's mission to visit European countries, in addition to making a relationship with the royal family of Baden, is to exchange feelings with relatives.
The crown princes of almost all European countries will embark on a circle in continental Europe when they reach adulthood. Its beautiful name is to travel around the world and increase knowledge, in fact, it is to brush the sense of existence, and by the way, understand the development of each country.
Franz was one of the few exceptions. The Revolution allowed him to advance to the throne in advance, and he lost the opportunity to communicate with his peers.
Seemingly ordinary travel, in fact, also contains a strong political meaning.
Initially, this kind of exchange activity was mainly to enhance the feelings of future monarchs in various countries and reduce conflicts between countries.
By now it turns out that this idea is too idealistic. The personal feelings of the monarch are insignificant in the face of national interests.
Of course, there are positive meanings. In the absence of conflicts of interest, the friendship between monarchs may also evolve into friendship between two countries, which reduces conflicts to a certain extent.
The most important thing is to add insurance to yourself. If you have a lot of friends, if there is a change, someone will help you talk. For example:
Defeated or coup d'état, you can use international pressure to keep the throne, and there is still a place to live when you are most in exile overseas.
These were all effective before the decline of the monarchy. If it is not for the right opportunity, Franz is ready to launch a "Kingdom Movement" in Europe.
Frederick was tragedy. Every day's schedule was full. There was entertainment all day and night. There was no time to go sightseeing.
This is a disadvantage of having many relatives. When you get to the place, you can't avoid seeing people, and the protagonist can't help but hold a welcome banquet.
Faces are given to each other. As the top layer of European society, commercial blows are inevitable.
For Frederick to have a good reputation, he must go to the homes of these big men and see the local social figures before they can help build momentum.
Because of the relationship between relatives, even if his status was lower than a certain level, Frederick had to give people a face, which in turn increased his work tasks a lot.
It's not OK not to go, this is the task that Franz assigned him. It's better not to use such things in a lifetime than to have them when needed.
The original World War I is a classic case. The defeated Confederate monarchs can all go into exile; as the tsars of the Allies, there is nowhere to go.
This was not that Nicholas II did not want to run, the interim government was preparing to send him to British political asylum, and as a result, George V refused to accept.
Not only did the British reject it, other European nations also did not welcome Nicholas II. It seems that William II showed the meaning of acceptance, but looking at the joke should mean more.
Franz doesn't think the Habsburgs will be so miserable. With the resources he now has, as long as the monarchs behind do not die, it will not be a problem for hundreds of years.
The main purpose for Frederick to have a good relationship with everyone is to build a good reputation for his son, which requires everyone to join hands.
Looking at the invitation in hand, Frederick asked frustrated, "Cole, how many more party invitations?"
Cole replied solemnly: "My Highness, I cannot give an accurate number for this question. According to a preliminary estimate, you will have to attend at least one hundred banquets before the end of the trip.
This is still the result of pushing away most invitations, and it should actually be more. For those who are closer, there may be several banquets. "
In this era of almost no entertainment, the nobles are very keen to hold banquets. They come almost two or three times a month, and the family may have two or three times a week.
There is no reason to hold a banquet. For example: the pet dogs in the family are produced, and a banquet celebration is required; the fruit trees in the manor are blooming, and a banquet celebration is required ...
The reason for the banquet was varied, and nothing was impossible, only the unexpected. The cost of the banquet was also the biggest expense of the nobles in this era.
Frederick rubbed his forehead, and he was almost suffering from party phobia. At this moment, he finally understood why Franz didn't like to hold a banquet.
"Can you get rid of some more? For example, I have a banquet to invite them over and do it all at once."
Cole refused solemnly: "Your Highness, this time you represent the Habsburgs. In accordance with the rules of the aristocracy, after the host hosted a welcome banquet, you can host a thank you banquet.
At the very least, the invitation below the Duke was pushed out. In fact, it is also very rude to do so, this time you are going to visit every German state, many of whom are not the dukes. "
With a look of despair, Frederick didn't have much German difference, but there were many small states.
For political needs, he couldn't avoid it, even if some small states had only the size of a village, he had to visit.
On behalf of the Habsburgs, this is a respect for the governments of the states and an opportunity to export the ideas of the German Empire.
After hesitating for a moment, Frederick still compromised his life: "Forget it, still follow the original plan. In case it affects the overall situation, I can't take responsibility."
There is no shortage of political vision for Frederick. He is very clear about the intention of Franz's arrangement. As long as he walks around step by step, he will have a lot of halo on his head.
Such a simple matter can be messed up. Franz is expected to reconsider the issue of heirs.
Free play, there is no such thing. The next Austrian emperor needed a defender who could continue Franz's policy. The most taboo thing was the greed and great joy.
In these respects Frederick did a good job, basically meeting these requirements. Generally speaking, it is in accordance with the rules, can complete the tasks assigned by Franz, and will not be clever.
Without extraordinary talents, he has a keen political vision. Perhaps it will not make Austria more glorious or let the empire fall.
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