Chapter 312 State Funeral

By 1859, constitutionalism had become a hot topic in Austria, and even the birth of the little prince had become a backdrop.

There is no way, the eldest son Frederick is more than two years old, and the crown prince has been set. As the second son, the attention of the outside world is much less.

The Vienna court still held celebrations as usual. In this era, the level of medical technology is limited, and every family attaches great importance to the next generation.

When almost every core member is born, a celebration must be held, which is a manifestation of the prosperity of the family.

The Habsburg family was able to break through the siege of many nobles in Europe and build a great empire, relying on more children and more happiness.

Not only the Habsburg family, but in fact the long-standing family, all have a common feature, that is, the ability to create people.

European aristocrats are not simply rice borers. Even in the 19th century, they should always be ready to go to the battlefield. This is their responsibility and obligation.

This is not so wonderful for a family with few children. In case of knocking or bumping on the battlefield, with the medical conditions of this era, maybe you will see God directly.

Then, it can only be cheaper than others. There is no doubt that the marriages between nobles are complicated. As long as the nobles have been inherited for hundreds of years, they can basically find an heir from their relatives.

This time, Franz learned to be smart, and put all the alternative names together to cast lots. That's right, let the little guy do it himself.

It could not be regarded as a catch. The name written on the first piece of paper that was caught was the name of the little guy.

Empress Dowager Sophie objected: "Franz, will this be too playful, the little guy will feel that you don't value him when he grows up!"

Franz resolutely denied: "How can it be, officially because I respect his opinion, I let the little guy decide for himself!"

Empress Dowager Sophie asked confusedly, "However, how do you explain it to Frederick?"

Franz said without changing his face: "It's okay, we just don't tell him."

"If you catch several paper balls at the same time, will they be added together?" Helen asked suspiciously

Franz almost broke out in a cold sweat, and he finally understood why some Europeans' names were so long.

He hurriedly denied: "Of course not, if this happens, then come again."

This kind of stupid thing must not be done, and the name is too long is not a good thing. As a father, if he can't even remember his son's name, then he's done.

Archduke Karl, who was watching the excitement, added: "Let's start, but I don't think it's as good as Frederick's brother to help. I'm afraid the little guy is powerless."

Two cold lights shot over, and Franz smiled awkwardly. The little guy who was just born was afraid that he would not be able to complete this epic task.

The excellent plan he had come up with so much painstakingly became a child's play in an instant. It is impossible to have Frederick do it for him. If this is done, it will be a stain that Franz cannot wash away in his life.

Franz thought for a while and said, "Then let God decide, I caught the little guy!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his hand had already grabbed the prepared paper ball and opened it in front of everyone - Peter.

After confirming the little guy's name, Franz quickly left the scene.

...

"Your Majesty, the old marshal passed away last night!"

The maid's slightly panicked voice sounded, and Franz's expression changed. There is only one person who can be honored as the old marshal in Austria - Johann Joseph Wenzel Radsky von Radtz.

In terms of age, Marshal Radesky is 92 years old, one year more than in history. In this era when the average life expectancy is less than 40, it is completely considered a long life.

Franz had already prepared in his heart, but Marshal Radesky left a little suddenly without any warning.

"Notify the cabinet to prepare for a state funeral, and I will personally preside over the funeral for the old marshal. The order goes on, and the whole country mourns for 14 days."

The field marshal from the Bohemian aristocracy made great contributions to the Habsburg dynasty in his life and never participated in politics.

Even after being appointed chief of staff, he only focused on his own work, never participated in the struggle for power, but was loyal to the emperor, and could be regarded as a model for the military.

When he was alive, out of the monarch's instinct, Franz didn't dare to hold him too high; when he died, the situation was different, and naturally he had to follow the highest standards.

With the merits of Marshal Radesky, he also deserves this treatment, and Franz is not afraid that anyone will have an opinion.

Little Peter was tragic. When he was born, he was grabbed by the constitution and grabbed the headlines. He just took the name and caught up with the death of Marshal Radsky, and was directly ignored by the outside world.

Franz can be sure that tomorrow's Vienna newspapers will be full of news of Marshal Radesky's death and a state funeral.

The advent of the telegraph brought the continent closer together, and the news of Marshal Radesky's death was not kept secret and was quickly passed on.

Some are happy and some are sad.

Austria is naturally mourning, and the old marshal is still very popular. Many people spontaneously organized to see off the old marshal.

Napoleon III sent representatives to the funeral. A pure soldier is always easily respected by everyone, even if he is a former enemy.

Of course, this is also a matter of time. After so many years of the anti-French war, the hatred between the two sides has long since faded away.

It is even more likely that the French had too many enemies back then, and Austria was not in the top spot. Britain and Russia were the main forces for hatred.

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Marshal Radsky was only a pawn in the French War, although he won several local wars. On the battlefield, each has its own master, and this is not a deep hatred.

If we say joy, the Sardinian kingdom should have it, right? They didn't even send a representative, and if it wasn't for Marshal Radesky, they wouldn't have lost so badly in the Ossa War.

After all, the situation in Austria at that time was not very good. Without the command of the old marshal, Franz did not dare to launch a counterattack.

If it hadn't been for the war that took place ten years ago and lost 200,000 to 300,000 young people, they wouldn't be so tragic now, and they wouldn't even have the strength to resist.

...

It turned out that Franz thought too much, and the Sardinian government was not happy at all.

The Prime Minister of Cavour has been removed from office. There is no doubt that this must have something to do with the Charcoal Party.

Not only him, but all the members of the Charcoal Party in the government were removed from their posts, subject to delegation scrutiny.

As for the top executives of the Charcoal Burning Party, they had already left at this time. If such a big thing happened, if you don't kill a few people to sacrifice to the flag, how can you reflect the supremacy of imperial power?

Franz is not Napoleon III, and he will never be soft on this issue. Since the Charcoal Burners planned the assassination, he will pursue it to the end.

The top executives of the Charcoal Burning Party have to walk on the guillotine, whether they are involved or not. It is a sin in itself to manage the people under your hand.

If they hadn't been advocating and guiding these middle-2 teenagers, they probably wouldn't have come out to be assassins just by their brains.

It would be great to stay in the Sardinian Kingdom to demonstrate and demonstrate, even if it is to besiege the Capitol, Franz will not interfere, but if he runs out to assassinate him, it will not work.

If you don't kill one person as an example, who knows when another assassin will appear?

If these people don't run away, they need to be charged. No need now, the joint investigation team has issued a wanted notice.

Arresting, Franz didn't hold out much hope. In this era, there is no identity and household registration, and it is difficult to find out if you change your name or a place where no one knows them.

The unlucky person who knew that the people who ran away at the first time were smart people, and the reaction was one step slower, and now he has entered the prison.

A young man appeared at Cavour's house and asked with a sad face, "Your Excellency Count, what should I do now?

My father was arrested, and the investigation team asked us to prove our innocence. If we could not prove that we had nothing to do with the assassination, we would be considered complicit. "

Cavour said with a gloomy face: "Kelder, I want to know if you planned this assassination, or did you know beforehand that they were going to assassinate?

This is very important, you have to tell the truth so that I can find a way to save your father and them out. "

Kaierde was about to cry, he had a good conscience. Although he had a good relationship with the radicals and participated in some activities organized by the radicals, he really didn't know anything about the assassination.

Not to mention his father, a capitalist in the Kingdom of Sardinia, who usually does not participate in specific activities at all, but only provides funds for the activities of the Charcoal Burning Party.

For the convenience of doing business, he made a name in the party.

The tragedy is that this honorary position is a little higher. After several big bosses ran by, his father, a high-ranking official, was also arrested by the investigation team.

"Your Excellency, I really don't know. You know, my father is not a high-level party member at all, and has never been involved in party affairs."

Cavour nodded, he knew that too. If it were normal times, he would definitely die to protect Kelder's father, who was also his financial master.

The situation is different now, the situation is completely out of control. He just wanted to save people, but he was helpless.

In any case, the mastermind of this assassination must be found out, otherwise there is no way to explain it to the international community.

If the case cannot be solved for a long time, then the French army has occupied the Sardinian Kingdom for a long time, and it will become an established fact.

Now the British are also using various countries to contain the French, and have not allowed them to occupy the entire Kingdom of Sardinia. If the murderer can be found in time, international pressure can also be used to force the French to withdraw.

Cavour explained: “The situation is very complicated, the positions of the representatives of the countries are different, and we have been deprived of the right to speak.

The goal of the Austrians this time is to find the mastermind behind the scenes. If there is an answer that they can accept and then apologize, then this matter will be over.

The trouble is that the French want to use this assassination to annex the kingdom of Sardinia, and what is even more terrifying is that the Vienna government has acquiesced in their approach.

The Russians are beyond their reach. As long as the Vienna government does not object, the Tsarist government will not support us. It is said that Nicholas I was also very angry at the assassination.

Fortunately, the British are still supporting us. As long as we find the mastermind behind the scenes, there is still room for manoeuvre. "

Caird is not a fool, he has already heard Cavour's implication. If you can't find the mastermind behind the scenes, you must find someone to top the tank.

And this black pot is not easy to bear, not only to go to the guillotine, but also to obtain the approval of the investigation team.

Those who can afford to take the blame have all run away, and the rest of these people are not qualified, even if they want to bear the blame.

"So my father is not in danger for the time being?" Kelder asked

Cavour nodded and said, "You now find a way to raise a sum of money, check the investigative team, and explain the situation to them.

Everyone knows that the real masterminds have run away, as long as they are fed, your father will not

something. "

When he said this, Cavour himself did not believe it. Representatives of other countries are easy to say, it doesn't matter if you have the money to take it, turn a blind eye and you will pass.

Will the representatives of France and Austria dare to release water? If you really can't find the mastermind behind the scenes, then the only way is that the entire charcoal burning party is a mastermind.

Don't let go of the wrong killing, as long as the suspects are wiped away, it doesn't matter who the real culprit is.

Killing hundreds of suspects who might be the murderers for the two plots to assassinate the king is totally not worth mentioning.

Don't expect anyone to stand up for them, no monarchy will vote against this issue.

Kelder nodded reluctantly, he understood that Cavour was speechless at this time. Knowing that Prime Minister Cavour was dismissed, he did not hold out much hope, and it is not bad to be able to find a solution now.

Wanting to rescue his father is only one aspect, and the more important thing is that the crime is too big for the whole family to escape.

As long as the assassination of the king is involved, not to mention his upstart family, even the old nobles will be finished.