Chapter 212: Excuse of war

With Franz's order, Bavaria became lively.
Prime Minister Felix's speech in Munich still has a role. Most of the younger generations in Bavaria have been tricked, one by one thinking about how the German region should be unified.
That thought went wrong. Based on their social experience, they cannot consider the issue at all, and it is very easy to go to extremes when looking at the issue.
If no one has the rhythm, then it's OK, but how could Franz, who had been prepared, give up this opportunity?
Experts and scholars have jumped out to express their opinions, criticizing the Bavarian government authorities for their own interests, which is destroying the unity of the German region.
In the eyes of most people, rebuilding Shenluo is not the best choice, but it is the most suitable choice. When the road to peaceful reunification is blocked, only military reunification is left.
Some people may be eager to make a contribution in the war, but this is definitely not a civil war.
Affected by Prime Minister Felix's speech, these self-proclaimed elite students couldn't bear it. They thought they should do something for the unification of the country and couldn't watch the government mess.
Demonstrations, such a meaningful activity, are regarded as the best way to make their own voice.
Everyone is an intellectual. Even in the procession, you can find the legal basis. The previous king Ludwig gave a speech before abdicating, and it became a banner for everyone.
(Under the influence of the Revolution, Ludwig abdicated. In order to win the hearts of the people, he publicly stated that the royal family would work for the unification of the German region.)
Maximilian II had a headache and the political bomb detonated. Even if there is no such thing as immutable ancestral family law in Europe, the remarks before the abdication of the old king also have political effect.
Now everyone wants the king to come out and give an explanation. Since the royal family is committed to the unification of the German region, how can the current government run counter to it and explain it?
It wasn't just the king who was questioned, the Cabinet Minister was also questioned by the nation. Everyone's attitude is very clear. It is OK to oppose the establishment of Shen Luo, but you must come up with a German unified plan?
Whether it is feasible or not, at least it should be able to persuade everyone in theory and gain the approval of most people.
Maximilian II asked anxiously: "What are you doing now, the people outside are waiting for us to answer?"
They are not unprepared, but the previous emergency plans were all used to deal with some trouble. The question is, do these people make trouble?
The quality of the crowds participating in this demonstration was much higher than usual. It was not just workers and students, but also middle class, capitalists, sociologists, and nobles.
The breadth of coverage covers all groups in the Bavarian Kingdom. Even if the Bavarian government suspects that this is organized, they have no evidence in their hands and dare not act rashly.
Not long after the Great Revolution, everyone was worried and did not dare to make trouble, for fear of causing social unrest.
Prime Minister Auguste replied: "Your Majesty, the best way now is to come up with a unified German plan to convince the people as much as possible."
In fact, in the entire German region, the governments of various states are preparing their own unified plans. Since they are opposed to the reconstruction of Shinra, there must be new substitutes.
Otherwise, as Felix slammed, "If you don't do anything all day, you will know to oppose it".
"Prime Minister, what's your idea?" Maximilian II asked
Auguste replied, "Your Majesty, we can change our previous plan and change the plans of the three domestic cabinets.
The reason is still the same: there are too many states in the German region. If everyone participates in decision-making together, there will be quarrels every day.
The best option is to replace many small states with Bavaria, forming a balance between the central government and Prussia, Austria, and jointly dominating this empire.
Of course, this proposal is definitely impossible to obtain the support of other states, but it is feasible to convince the nationals, Bavaria can get the greatest benefits.
As long as the Austrians can accept the formation of three domestic cabinets, we support the reconstruction of the Holy Roman Empire. "
After hesitating, Maximilian II made up his mind and said, "Okay, just do that."
This will offend small states, but the two powers will be the least. Offending these small states is nothing more than protesting. If you don't give an explanation to the domestic people, it will affect the basis of rule.
Since the support of the powers, the Bavarian government has become much more courageous. If Puao wasn't too strong, they would all want to unite many small German states by force.
Moreover, this time the Bavarian government has taken the initiative for everyone and shattered the Austrian plan for the Holy Roman. Even if the slogan is overdone now, everyone is understandable.
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On March 4, 1853, Britain and France ignited the Crimean War, disrupting the Russian deployment as soon as they shot.
The British strategy is not wrong, the Tsarist government is really tired. After a new front was added, the logistical supplies of Russian troops on the Balkans fell to Austria.
To the surprise of the coalition forces, the Russian army engaged in the Crimean War not only had a low combat effectiveness, but even its weapons and equipment were so bad that it could be regarded as a Hanako army.
There is no way, and the tsarist government is helpless. Most of the Russian elite troops filled the Balkan battlefield, or they went to the Caucasus battlefield, and the rest were second-line troops or reserve forces.
Insufficient training, weapons and equipment were not enough. As soon as the fighting broke out, the Russians naturally suffered a big loss. Had it not been for the terrain and climate of the Crimean War, and the coalition forces that had not adapted, the two sides would now have won.
Vienna
Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl Shensheng said: "Your Majesty, the Russians applied for a loan again from us, and the tsarist government's bond sales were cold in the market, and most investors were worried that they would default.
Franz was too lazy to talk about the Russians, and his credibility was so bad that there was no one. Even if collateral is taken out, investors are worried about their default.
This is not unfounded. Mao Xiong has a precedent. Ordinary debts can be settled, even with collateralized debt, they can also make excuses to settle accounts.
For example, if the mine is mortgaged, they can levy a mess of taxes specifically for the mine, forcing investors to exit on their own.
For example, if the tax is mortgaged, the creditor will collect it by himself, provided that you can collect it.
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The ancestors did the evil, and now it is Nicholas I's turn. There are too many lessons, and now the capital market is still scared of them.
Even if Nicholas I was struggling to restore credibility, it would not help. Without generations of effort, their credit is hardly acceptable to the market.
Look at the European countries issuing banknotes, but they still know that they are directly using gold and silver as their currency. Not only is there a lack of credibility in the international market, but even the domestic capital market doubts the credibility of the Czar government.
Franz did not hesitate to say: "Tell the Russians that our finances are also very difficult and we are unable to provide them with huge loans, and they are recommended to try it in the capital markets of neutral countries."
He was afraid. The Russians had lent 200 million dongs from Austria, including government loans of 130 million dongs and private loans of 72 million dongs. Franz Royal Bank issued a huge loan of 5 million dongs.
Of course, government loans are ultra-low interest rates. Private loans naturally follow the rules of the market. When encountering such a credible business partner as the Tsar government, the monthly interest rate is less than 0.7%.
After deducting the messy fees, the interest paid by the Russians has actually exceeded the monthly interest rate of 1%.
Don't think this is usury. Even with such interest, there are very few consortia willing to lend money to the Russians.
High risk corresponds to high yield. If it were not for the money to be used only in Austria, these loans would not be approved at all.
Some private loans have other additional conditions, such as designating the money to buy a company's products, or for example ...
Naturally, the Tsarist government was keen to find the Austrian government for a loan. Not to mention the high interest rate on private loans, there are still a lot of restrictions, and the Tsarist government can't stand it.
Even with the Russians' hands, Franz didn't dare to imprint his tickets, who knows when the Near East War will end? What if I get ahead of time?
By then, Austria has not accumulated enough capital, the economic crisis has broken out, and the Russians who have obtained loans may also become dipsy.
In front of interests, we should be prepared for. Basically, the Russians must input a certain amount of gold and silver into Austria, which can ensure that currency depreciation does not occur, so Franz dare to lend.
Franz acknowledged that he was a conservative and knew nothing about economic issues. However, the state is different from the enterprise. What the state needs is steady development, not rapid explosion.
Metternich said, "Your Majesty, at this time, we need to stabilize the Russians. We can help them sell a batch of bonds in an emergency. The summer tax is coming soon, and the Russians should be able to get back their blood.
The Bavarian government is dead on its own, and now it only takes time to ferment, as long as our people push one hand, they are finished. "
It was not easy to pit the Bavarian government. Austria made a lot of huge pits waiting for them to jump, and in the end they were mostly avoided.
For example: The Bavarian government suppressed the protesters, and Austria could use the Bavarian government to persecute nationalists in an attempt to split the German region and intervene.
You don't even need to declare war, the Austrian army can appear on the streets of Munich, or even be welcomed in.
Obviously, the Bavarian government is not stupid, even if it does not know that Austria wants to do something to them, it also knows that the suppression of force will shake the foundation of rule.
As a result, the pit did not jump, and they dug themselves and buried themselves. On the surface, it doesn't seem to offend these small states, they just shout slogans at home anyway.
But Austria's contribution is different. The governments of these states can calm down, but the people can't calm down.
According to the Austrian plan, they are also one of the shareholders of Shinra, and they are the owners of the country; according to the Bavarian plan, they become shareholders and are shareholders in name, but they are not eligible to participate in decision-making. Deprived.
In this case, they are not surprised that they are not angry. As long as they are angry, when Austria starts against Bavaria, they will object, and the opposition of ordinary people will undoubtedly make these small state governments hesitate.
As long as they did not send troops to help in the first place, the Bavarian Kingdom would not be able to carry the first wave, which later caused the established fact that Austria annexed Bavaria. It was too late for everyone to join together.
Without the Kingdom of Bavaria, these small states would have to face Austria directly. Their strength is limited and they do not have the strength to fight against Austria. The morale is dissipated, and the later problems are easy to handle.
These small states like Germany look inconspicuous, and if united, their strength will not be weak.
Three or four hundred thousand troops can still be taken out, plus a Prussian kingdom. If it cannot be broken quickly, once it has reached an impasse, this plan will fail.
Therefore, political camouflage is very important. It doesn't matter if the governments are fumbled over. As long as they hesitate and let Austria destroy Bavaria, the overall situation is set.
On the surface, the Austrian government is now dominated by the peaceful reunification party, and the opposition to the German reunification is closely behind. As for the voice of advocating the unification of the German region by force, it cannot be heard at all.
Politically, the Austrian government has no incentive to take military action, and it does not have the conditions to make such a decision.
To some extent, the politician's political stance will affect the country's decision-making. Just like Lincoln, who advocated the abolition of slavery, was elected, the American civil war was detonated.
If the Austrian government is on the stage, all states in the German region will be vigilant, just as everyone is now vigilant against the Kingdom of Prussia.
Even if their strength is not as good as Austria, but their prime minister is of military origin, a standard hard-liner, the feeling for everyone is a threat.
Franz said kindly: "Well, help the Russians to withstand this wave first, and then they should collect war taxes again. Presumably, the Tsarist government will not be short of money this year."
War tax is a unique tax in Europe. Prior to modern times, monarchs initiated war funding, usually from war tax.
There is also a war tax in Austria, but Franz will not collect it as a last resort. You can't defeat the war if you collect the money, otherwise it will be very serious.
Marshal Radsky reminded: "Your Majesty, it is time to create an excuse for war. It is sufficient to divide and disintegrate the German state at this stage. It will be too late to come again."
Franz thought about it and said, "Let's do it according to plan!"
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