Chapter 992 New Trouble

Changes in the economic model will affect all aspects. As the new continental overlord, every move of the Holy Roman Empire has attracted the attention of the outside world.

Even though the Vienna government took very small steps, the implementation of the New Economic Policy still attracted the attention of European governments.

It is important to pay attention to it, what kind of economic policy to implement is the housework of the Holy Roman Empire, and it is not everyone's turn to intervene.

Except for a few yells from the talkative parties who advocate free economy, there is no movement. Compared with the changes in the economic policies of the Holy Roman Empire, the public still paid more attention to the French Civil War and the Japanese-Spanish War.

Especially the French Civil War, it is the favorite of the people who eat melons. The anti-French war has just ended, and the hatred has not completely faded away. Everyone is naturally happy to see the enemy's misfortune.

Ordinary people can watch the fun, but the governments of various countries can't. If the French Civil War continues, the indemnity will become "the moon in the water, the flower in the mirror", invisible and intangible.

The first to lose heart was the Belgian government. As the biggest victim of the European war, Belgium fell directly from a developed country to an abjectly poor country.

The post-war reconstruction is still going on, almost all materials have to be purchased from abroad, and the national tax is almost equal to zero. The only income of the Belgian government now is the war reparations paid by the French.

Now it is the second half of the year, and the settlement period is not far away. If the French Civil War is not over, this year's war reparations will be ruined.

You must know that the Belgian government is now relying on debt to survive. All the funds for post-war reconstruction come from international loans, and every penny can't wait to be spent in half. Even the salaries of government officials cannot be paid normally.

Now we are counting on the compensation from the French to pay the salaries of public officials so that the people below will not go on strike.

Theoretically speaking, the revolutionaries are now besieged in Paris, and the aristocratic group has the upper hand militarily, so they should win soon.

It's a pity that there are many contradictions within the French aristocratic group. Although the Vienna government reconciled the contradictions among the three major royalist parties, it only suppressed the contradictions on the surface, and behind the scenes things still happened from time to time.

In contrast, the situation of the new government in Paris is much better. Regardless of whether it was voluntary or voluntary, everyone boarded the pirate ship, their hands were covered with blood, and there was only one way to die.

Don't look at the revolutionary party's ability to go into exile every time an uprising fails, and think that running away is easy. As a matter of fact, only high-level people were successful in running away every time, and ordinary revolutionaries simply did not have the capital to go into exile.

On the one hand, there is an alliance of nobles who have their own ghosts, and on the other hand, the revolutionaries who are cornered. The fighting power of the two sides is naturally not at the same level. If it weren't for the anti-French alliance supporting the royalist party behind the scenes, the offensive and defensive positions of the two sides would have changed positions long ago.

Support is support, and the Allies did not directly send troops to intervene in this civil war. On the one hand, it was because Carlos firmly opposed it, and on the other hand, there was a division within the anti-French alliance.

Although the performance of the aristocratic group was poor, they still had an advantage strategically. As long as the siege continued, the royalist party would consume the enemy sooner or later.

Except for a few poor ghosts who need to wait for the rice to cook, most countries in the anti-French alliance are happy to see the French kill each other.

Although the European war severely damaged France, it still did not change the fact that France is a big country. There are lessons from history, no one dares to take France lightly.

Now the French are killing each other and consuming the vitality of the country, which is exactly what everyone wants to see. In a sense, civil war is the cruelest. No matter who wins or loses, it consumes one's own national power.

If you read the history books, you will know that the greatest damage caused by the civil war was never on the battlefield, and the most people died outside the battlefield.

Although there is no specific statistics on casualties, an approximate figure can still be deduced based on changes in French food imports.

According to data released by the European Grain Export Association, since the outbreak of the French Civil War, total grain imports have dropped by 27.4% from the previous month.

The main reason for the decline in the total amount of food imports is that the pockets of the French people have been emptied and they have lost their purchasing power; the second is that after Paris was besieged, food from the outside world could not be imported.

Nothing can be seen from the ratio alone. If it is converted into specific figures, it means that France has added millions of people to solve the problem of food.

Of course, actual figures may vary. After all, countless refugees die of illness and starvation every day, and the food gap will naturally decrease as the population decreases.

Against this background, it is naturally difficult for Belgium to propose armed intervention to gain everyone's support.

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In the Palace of Vienna, the conscientious Emperor Franz the Great is currently worrying about solving the French refugee problem.

The assistance of the Continental Union is based on the premise of the successful restoration of the Bourbon dynasty. Before the dust settles, everyone will not take the risk of losing everything to help the French.

The Vienna government took a hand to give the French a hand? This is even more impossible, hatred not only spreads among the French, but also exists in the minds of the majority of Shenluo people.

Anyone who supports the French at this time will be making life difficult for the majority of Shinra people, especially those in Luxembourg and the Rhineland who have the most intense anti-French sentiments.

In order to take care of his family's emotions, it is impossible for Franz to risk the world's dissatisfaction and provide substantial help to the French.

Of course, this is the official explanation given to the Bourbons. As for whether the French believe it or not, I don't know. Anyway, Franz did worry about the French refugees.

Since the outbreak of the French Civil War, the French who crossed the border into the Shinra

The number of refugees in the country is increasing. In order to survive, the refugees obviously don't care about the hatred of the country and the family.

Repatriation has no effect at all. Even if they are sent back, they cannot find enough food, and these people will come back in a few days.

It doesn't matter if you are arrested and imprisoned, at least Shinra's prison will also take care of food, which is much better than starving. Anyway, refugees will surrender when they encounter defenders. As long as they are willing to take care of themselves, they can do whatever they want.

The eyes of the European people are all focused on the French Civil War, and naturally there are many media concerned about the refugee issue. For the sake of international reputation, many extraordinary measures cannot be used.

Especially the children who came with them, no matter whether their parents are around or not, they all regard themselves as orphans and just hang on.

Adults can be deported, they can be arrested, but there is nothing they can do about this group of orphaned defenders. In the end, they had to be raised first, and the front-line barracks almost turned into a nursery.

How to deal with these refugees has become the biggest problem facing the Vienna government.

"What, Leopold II is coming to Vienna?"

Belgium was waiting to be rebuilt, and it was the time when he, the king, was needed to stabilize the hearts of the people. Leopold II's visit to Vienna at this time must not be simply visiting relatives.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Foreign Minister Weisenberg replied: "The Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has just sent a telegram. It is said that Leopold II has set off from the country. It is expected to enter the empire tonight. Let us arrange a special train."

Leopold II used practical actions to explain what it means to act resolutely, and he came directly regardless of whether the Vienna government was willing to receive it.

"Let the railway company arrange a special train, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will do the reception work according to the normal specifications, and the royal family will send Massimiliano as a representative this time."

(alias: Maximilian)

Regardless of the purpose, a visitor is a guest, and diplomatic etiquette is indispensable. Idle is also idle, Franz decided to find something to do for his hapless brother.

Anyway, they were all relatives, so there was nothing wrong with letting Maximiliano receive his brother-in-law.

Frankly speaking, the Franz brothers have a good relationship. As long as Maximiliano does not come to ask for advice with a plan for governing the country, everyone is a good brother.

It is a pity that the fanaticism of idealists is not comparable to that of ordinary people. Despite all the years that had passed, Maximiliano did not renounce his duties as emperor.

Of course, after so many years of growth, Massimiliano is still much more mature than when he was young. This can be seen from his carefully prepared development strategy for Mexico.

If it had been played like this 30 years ago, with the support of the Vienna government, Maximiliano would have probably secured the Mexican throne, at least not something that a former president could overthrow.

It's a pity that I have everything, but there is no regret medicine. The times are developing and the international situation is changing. Mexico is now far more complicated than it was thirty years ago. Even if the restoration is successful, it will be difficult to stabilize the country.

Franz has never been interested in buying and selling with high risks and low returns. If there is time to go to the muddy waters of Mexico, it would be better to pull the British from the position of ocean overlord as soon as possible.

Whether it is Australia, New Zealand, or Canada, or British Africa, which one is not more attractive than Mexico?

Direct annexation is not realistic, and it is still very easy to establish an independent state, at least easier than getting Mexico. At least these areas do not have as many populations as Mexico, let alone such complicated racial conflicts.

After the reception work is arranged, the episode is over. As for the real purpose of Leopold II's visit, Franz was not so curious yet.