Chapter 161: Marriage?

There is no doubt that the Prussian government, which lacks confidence, is even more urgent for the joint efforts of the Prussian and Austria, and soon the two sides reached an agreement on the issue of opposing external interference.
On November 11, 1850, the two countries signed the "German Treaty" in Vienna. The treaty stipulates that the two countries join forces to oppose foreign forces' interference in German regional affairs ...
Interestingly, the treaty did not include the duchy of Schleswig-Holstein, occupied by the Danes.
Obviously, after a failure, the confidence in the Prussian government was seriously insufficient. While opposing the British, they did not dare to offend the Russians.
Since the Prussian government does not require it, Austria will not have much trouble. Whether or not the two principalities can return to the embrace of Germany, Austria will not be involved.
Franz did not learn the history of the Austrian government, but was actually sent out by the Prussians.
What's the use of an enclave? Do you think Austria's defense pressure is not enough?
Palace of vienna
"My Majesty, the Prussian government applied to us for a loan, and it looks like their financial crisis is bigger than we expected," Metternich said.
Franz did not hesitate to say: "This is good news. Since they asked us for help, it means they have been blocked from seeking loans in other financial markets.
Find a reason to reject their loan application. Everyone is not optimistic about their customer. Why should we go to this muddy water? "
If you do n’t exist, Austria does n’t have so much capital to export, and Franz will not cultivate competitors for himself.
If there is a national credit rating in this era, then they are the lowest grade C.
Just look at the debt. Now the total external debt of the Kingdom of Prussia is as high as 370 million marks, and the annual fiscal revenue is only more than 40 million marks.
In 1847, Engels published an article in the North Star newspaper, pointing out the financial difficulties of the Prussian government, which roughly means: I will not be surprised at all by saying that the Prussian government will go bankrupt tomorrow.
What if the Prussian government has no money?
The answer is very simple-cut expenses and find ways to increase income.
Whether it is reducing military spending or reducing investment in industry or domestic infrastructure, it is a good thing for Austria.
As for increasing income, this cannot be accomplished in a short time. They have just experienced a revolution, and they dare not be horrified?
"Yes, Your Majesty," Metternich replied.
Parting the German region? It is a pity that this issue is not suitable for discussion now. In case Prussian militants knew it and launched the war in advance, Austria was not about to cry.
Do not doubt this possibility. The following are not only the Japanese, but also the Prussian army of this era.
It's just that their officers are basically nobles. They are a little bit higher in knowledge. They have a home and a job and are not barefoot. They usually do not act blindly.
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The most embarrassing part of the recovery of relations between the two countries is the Kingdom of Bavaria. The facts have once again proved that it is easy to fall off the tightrope. Now Maximilian I realized it.
The easing of relations with Austria became a priority task before him.
Munich Royal Palace
Maximilian I asked expectantly: "What are you going to do to get rid of our current diplomatic dilemma?"
In this era, with the support of Britain, France, and Russia at the same time, they will actually worry about diplomatic difficulties. If this is said, it is estimated that many people will take it as a joke.
Now that this joke has become a reality in the Kingdom of Bavaria, what about the support of the great powers?
People are just verbal support, you really take it seriously, so get ready to cry!
The suggestion was first proposed by the British, but now when the Bavarian kingdom needs their actual support, John Bull is starting to be confused.
"Your Majesty, let's marry!" Said the Chief quite decisively.
The marriage between the Bavarian royal family and Austria is traditional. Franz's mother is from the Bavarian royal family. The royal relationship between the two countries is still good.
Now, to ease relations with Austria, the least cost is marriage. After marrying a princess and becoming the queen of the Austrian Empire, the Wettersbach family did not suffer.
Maxi I thought for a moment and said, "Well, Franz needs a queen now, and Helen is just right."
It is not so simple to promote the marriage of the two royal families. Many big aristocrats who are interested in the position of the Austrian queen have gone, and it is difficult to achieve their goals.
But Princess Helen has an advantage-the Empress of Austria is her aunt, and this one can defeat many opponents.
Of course, there are disadvantages. Her birth is too low, not a direct line of the Bavarian royal family, and the relationship with the king is a bit far away.
Maximilian I also wanted to find the princess of the near branch, but it was unfortunate that the age gap was too large and inappropriate. You can't tell Franz to wait first, your wife is still breastfeeding in the arms of her mother-in-law.
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Vienna
The news that the Bavarian royal family wanted to marry again came over, and Empress Sophie immediately welcomed them.
Unfortunately, Franz is not Franz in history, and Queen Sophie's influence is much smaller than in history.
In history, Franz was able to succeed in advance. The Empress Dowager Sophie made great efforts, and to this end she also drew a Queen Mother party.
Now it's different. Franz took the opportunity to suppress the rebellion in Vienna, and naturally she had no chance to perform.
If you missed the opportunity and did not establish a party feather, it would be impossible to interfere in politics.
There is no chance without opportunity, and human ambitions are not inherent. After Franz's succession, Empress Sophie lived her own pastime, and did not intend to take power from her son at all.
Of course, wanting to seize power is also possible. The Queen Mother's status is indeed very high, but unfortunately when she encounters a strong Franz, she naturally cannot become the Queen Mother Cixi.
She could ignore everything else. In Franz's marriage, she, a mother, thought she had to ask herself.
In this era, Europe is also an organized marriage and free love. Is this a godsend? Not to mention the aristocracy, even the civilian children are free to decide the marriage freely.
Franz's treatment is still pretty good. As an emperor, his opinions must also be taken into account. If he is firmly opposed, no one can force him.
After receiving this news, Franz was intimidated as a whole. Why was it so much ahead of time? Is it possible that the marriage between the two kings' houses has already begun?
With the current international situation in mind, it turned out to be a political marriage. This is exactly the need for the Kingdom of Bavaria to relax its relations with Austria.
Franz said immediately: "Mother, now in the international situation, Austria does not contract the marriage of Bavaria."
Upon hearing the news, the face of Empress Sophie's face sank suddenly, but she did not speak against it.
There were no fools in the royal family, and despite her reluctance, Queen Sophie did not reprimand Franz.
From her standpoint, the interests of the Austrian royal family are obviously higher than those of the Bavarian royal family. Some husbands and sons here, she cannot let Franz sacrifice the royal interests to promote this marriage.
This is not the same as Napoleon's war with Austria while marrying the princess of the Hapsburg family. Napoleon's birth was not enough, and the marriage was urgently needed to raise the nobility's identification with him.
Now that Austria and Bavaria are married, Franz is only marrying a princess of the Wittelsbach family, which was originally a low marriage. It would not be worthwhile to lose political interests.
After thinking about it, the Queen Mother Sophie asked, "The relationship between Austria and Bavaria has deteriorated to this point?"
She has not cared about politics for a long time. It is not clear that the Austrian government intentionally distanced itself from the Kingdom of Bavaria. At this time, the Kingdom of Bavaria happened to be a traitor.
Franz said calmly: "Yes, not long ago, the Bavarian government abandoned the covenant between the two countries and turned to the Kingdom of Prussia. Now that relations between Austria and Austria are relaxed, the Kingdom of Bavaria will naturally pay a price."
The expression of Empress Sophie's face was dark, and in the face of this situation, she was really embarrassed in the middle.
Looking at the distressed mother, Franz began to comfort: "Don't worry, mother. This is just a normal conflict of interest between countries and will not affect the relationship between the two royal families.
Just at the guise of conflict, if news of marriage is heard, it will have a very bad impact on the people. "
After hearing this explanation, the Empress Dowager looked slightly slower. At the same time, there was a bit of dissatisfaction with the remarriage proposed by the family.
No matter how much she wants her niece to become a queen, she can't pay for her son's reputation. All parents are the same on this issue.
Queen Sophie thought for a while and said, "Then let the matter rest, and wait for two years."
European nobles got married late, and Franz was not too old, and her niece was younger, and it didn't matter if she stayed for a few years.
Seeing his mother still alive, Franz didn't say anything. It's best to drag it down like this, if it is directly rejected, it is estimated that it won't be long before a new marriage partner jumps out.
With this shield in place, at least for several years for Franz. In the meantime, he can go out and see if he can meet the same status-true love, if not, marry a beautiful princess.
An ideal is always there, what if it is realized?
Now Franz's personal decision is determined, his personal conduct must be flawless, incapable of willfulness in personal marriage. At least before his prestige was established, this person could not fail.
This is the price of being an emperor. If there is a choice, Franz will still choose to be an emperor.
The price paid is great, but the gain is also great! Being able to control your own destiny in this dark age is not difficult.
There is no stress for ordinary people? No pressure for the nobles?
Not long ago, the people who were still killed in Austria were rolling. How many prominent nobles were sent to the guillotine. Did they really all deserve it?
How many people are involved in it, and they can't extricate themselves in the end, but they are in different places?
Franz knew all these things, but knowing that he knew it was impossible for him to go to court. Whether voluntary or not, participation in the rebellion will have to pay.
Let's look at the many beings who are busy every day for the sake of salt and oil. Franz feels that he is already very lucky.
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