Chapter 6: Daily operations-digging

Since Vienna became the capital of the Habsburgs in the 13th century, Vienna has quickly become the political, economic, and cultural center of continental Europe and one of the most prosperous cities in the world.
Now is no exception. After the end of the anti-French war, Austria has once again determined its status as a great power, and it is not only Russia that has the title of European gendarmerie.
After the formation of the Holy Alliance in Austria in 1815, it became a representative of the restoration forces and a vanguard against capitalism, also playing the role of a European gendarmerie.
Unfortunately, behind this glory is the continuous decline of Austria. When the revolution broke out in 1848, the European hegemony of the Austrian Empire ended.
Walking on the bustling main street, Franz's mood was heavy, and he accidentally remembered Du Fu's sentence: "Zhumen's wine smells bad, the road has frozen bones!"
From the bustling streets of Vienna, from time to time, people in rags rush past, and they can see that their bodies are still shaking.
Occasionally, beggars accidentally enter, and police will soon come to drive them away or take them away.
This is still the busiest street. If you go to the slums, you don't know what it looks like.
The little girl selling matches is not a fairy tale. Along the way, Franz saw too many children selling cigarettes, newspapers, matches ...
Franz didn't accuse the capitalists of abusing child labor. It is very good to have such a job to support themselves in this era.
For more than a month, Franz traveled through the main urban districts of Vienna and saw the real scene of the empire of the day.
Perhaps in the Vienna Revolution one year later, what the people really need is not constitutional government or freedom, but bread that can be wrapped in belly and clothing that can protect against the cold.
Public opinion fell into the hands of the bourgeoisie and aristocracy. The so-called revolution actually became a tool for them to fight for power, while ordinary people became victims in the struggle for rights.
Franz still remembers an article from later generations, writing about Polish nationalists who tried to persuade the peasant uprising in a village, claiming that as long as the Austrians were expelled, they would live happily ever after.
The farmers answered:
No, dear sir, things won't be like that. You just want to get rid of the most benevolent ruler in this land (referring to the Emperor Habsburg), and then make this country to destruction.
My grandfather once told me that while the Polish Federation still existed, lords could beat farmers arbitrarily, and farmers had no choice ....
If you drive the emperor out of this land, then each of you will want to taste the solitude, and you will turn us into slaves as before!
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In history, the uprising in Vienna failed, and the patriotic bourgeoisie was severely damaged, but the lives of the people have actually improved.
I have to say that this is a satire, and those who shouted the slogan of the exploiting class were actually a group of capitalists. As the emperor who was the object of the revolution, they finally carried out the revolutionary work.
With this in mind, Franz already knew what to do. Uniting the majority against a handful is always politically correct.
In Franz's view, before the completion of compulsory education, any constitutional reform is very nonsense, a reform that exceeds the people's ability to accept, and in the end it can only hurt others.
"Raul, go to the Prime Minister's House!" Franz said quietly.
A translator who can't get things done, must not be a real translator, this is Franz's motto. He has changed his mind and is going to do something.
An hour later, Franz appeared in the Prime Minister's House, because without an appointment, Prime Minister Metternich was not at home.
Franz was not surprised that the work of the Prime Minister has always been very busy, especially for power ministers like Metternich.
Europe is not the same as the East. Even a power minister like Metternich has limited rights. His of Austrian politics depends on the king's support.
"Prince, please take a break. We have sent someone to inform the Prime Minister!" The housekeeper said exquisitely.
The meaning is very obvious. I have sent someone to inform the Prime Minister. As for when the Prime Minister will return, I do n’t know about it. Do n’t let our little ones breathe for the problems between the big men.
Franz smiled slightly. He did not have the habit of being aggressive. The relationship between the original owner and the Prime Minister of Metternich was good, and this relationship was maintained after crossing.
In Franz's cognition, ministers have been used to pit since ancient times. The Austrian empire wants to reform and also needs to be a pot knight. The already notorious Prime Minister Metternich is the best choice.
He doesn't overwhelm his debts, and presumably he doesn't mind carrying more hacks for Austria.
It wasn't until the evening that Metternich rushed back. Franz was not angry. Anyway, he should eat and drink, and no one dared to neglect him.
"Sorry to keep you waiting! Franz Jr., what's the matter with me today?" Metternich said kindly
That's right, Franz is a junior in his eyes, and Metternich is also an old minister. He has been the Prime Minister since his grandfather's time.
"Dear Mr. Metternich, please remove that little print. I am 16 years old!"
Franz did not answer the question first, but expressed a little dissatisfaction in his heart.
"Well, dear Franz Franz, what are you doing today?" Metternich asked with a smile.
"Mr. Metternich, I'm here for reforms!" Franz said immediately.
"Reform? Why are you interested in this, Franz, or do you say something to you?" Metternich asked in amazement.
"No one said anything. I have been on a field trip to Vienna for more than a month. I have some questions in my heart and want to ask you!" Franz replied calmly.
"Oh, what are you talking about?" Metternich asked, pretending to be interested.
"Mr. Metternich, the call for constitutional reform outside the world is very high, but the workers I have seen are indifferent and are running around for three meals a day. Is it more important for them to work than dignity? Franz asked, pretending not to know
"No, Franz! They are working for survival. If they don't work one day, they may be hungry. Nothing matters in front of survival!" Metternich said firmly.
"Oh, so, why don't we reform to them? At least let them have enough bread first!" Franz pretended to be naive
"Franz, things are not that simple. Capitalists will not promise to improve the treatment of workers!" Metternich shook his head and said
"Really, that's too bad!" Franz sighed pretendingly.
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