Chapter 725
With the end of the Russo-Prussian War, Frederick's marriage was on the agenda, and it was a big deal for Austria.
Hanover has been unable to master the German Federal Empire for a long time. The Principality of Baden has made great contributions. Without them taking a group of small states to fight against the central government in the Imperial Parliament, the German Federal Empire would not have been divided so much.
Of course, Austria has also made great efforts here. Without the support of the Vienna government, the Principality of Baden has not been able to draw so many allies.
At this time of marriage, Franz was actually cheering the Principality of Baden, telling them not to be cowardly and continue to fight against Hannover, and Austria would support it when something went wrong.
This support was especially important at a time when the British were tinkering with the North German Empire. Otherwise, after Hanover and Prussia formed a dual kingdom, the small states would really not be able to stand it.
In fact, Franz is now conflicted too.
On the one hand, he did not want to see the North German Empire integrated, which would increase the difficulty of unification; on the other hand, he wanted to use the hands of George I to clean up this bunch of small states, so as not to cause trouble in the future.
Supporting the Principality of Baden is also a last resort. Although there are many states in the German region, they are basically a group of small beans, each weaker than the other. Most of them are at the level of mayor, and even at the level of village head.
The Principality of Baden is also a tall man selected from the short ones. Its comprehensive strength is almost half that of Hanover. With the support of Austria, it can barely compete with one or two.
No matter how small they are, they have the status of an independent state and have at least one vote in the Imperial Parliament.
It would be fine if there was no meeting. If something really happened, it would be troublesome if there were too many people to hold a meeting.
From a management point of view, reducing the number of states is undoubtedly a good thing. Franz wouldn't do this kind of hatred personally, otherwise the Principality of Liechtenstein would not exist.
Now supporting the Principality of Baden, it is not without intention to anger George I and induce him to resort to violent means to solve the problem.
I don't know if George I was shrewd or not brave enough, but he just wasn't fooled.
If the central government is not strong enough, the small states will naturally not buy it.
At the beginning, everyone was apprehensive about Hannover's strength. After seeing George I's inaction, everyone became more and more courageous, and simply used the imperial parliament to empty the central government.
This is also the fundamental reason why the German Federal Empire cannot be integrated. The rulers of the small states are used to freedom and are unwilling to give up their rights.
The Habsburg dynasty wants face, and the marriage of the crown prince must not be sloppy, and the scene is naturally not small.
The specific preparation work does not require Franz to intervene. There are special staff responsible for it. He only needs to communicate with the Baden royal family as an elder, and by the way, determine the date.
Frankly speaking, if it wasn't for the importance of it, Franz wouldn't even have personally asked this.
There is no way, there is too much work recently, and he, the salted fish emperor, feels busy.
The Prussian-Russian negotiation needs attention, and the new Vienna system is being tinkered with, as well as the refugee resettlement issue, and the great purges carried out by the tsarist government...
Compared with before, Franz has been working overtime every day recently, working more than eight hours a day, and has not taken vacations for five consecutive days.
With such diligence, Franz doubted that he would die of depression. If it weren't for the fact that his sons were too immature, he would definitely grab the strong men to go up.
I just got on the phone with the Archduke of Baden and finalized Frederick's marriage. Before I could rest, things came to my door again.
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Foreign Minister Wesenberg: "Your Majesty, the embassy in St. Petersburg has just received news that Crown Prince Alexandrovich has stopped the purge.
The Tsarist government blamed the assassination of Alexander II on the Populists, and Alexandrovich announced the assassination order as crown prince.
The suspects arrested by the tsarist government, except those who have been identified as having problems, have been released one after another. "
The accusation was placed on the National Opinion Party, which means that the purge is coming to an end. Revolutionary parties are already wanted objects, and generally speaking, they are too much in debt.
Of course, this time may be an exception. The crime of murdering the king not only made the National Opinion Party famous, but also pushed them to hell.
If nothing else, the remnants of the National Opinion Party will definitely change their signs and continue the unfinished revolutionary cause.
If you continue to carry this brand, you won't be able to get sponsorship internationally, and monarchical countries will not sponsor "king killers".
This is political correctness, and in the age of strong monarchy, politicians would not make such obvious mistakes.
Franz nodded: "It seems that the tsarist government is about to undergo a reshuffle, and if nothing else, the road to reform for the Russians will come to a halt.
It is also a good thing for us that Alexandrovich is not his father, Alexander II, and has no determination to reform.
Now that the Russians have come to a conclusion, let us hand over all the pollsters we arrested to the tsarist government, we don't need to go overboard. "
The situation in Russia is very obvious. With the continuous deepening of Alexander II's reforms, more and more interest groups are involved, and the strength of the opposition is also increasing day by day.
To be able to carry out the reform, that is the tsar in control of the army. Alexander II's top-down reforms were pushed down entirely by strength.
If Aleksandrovich wants to continue to deepen reforms, now is the time to
What should be done is to expand the "Killing Case", carry out wanton implicated, and take the opportunity to suppress conservatives who oppose reform.
Alexander II liberated the serfs and gave everyone land, which has a very good reputation among the people.
Using the excuse of "Killing the King", even if conservatives want to rebound, they will not be able to gain the support of the people.
A few aristocrats and capitalists alone are actually the same thing. Kill a few leaders, and the rest will make the right choice.
Alexandrovich just killed a few of the most active dancers, and stopped the big purge, undoubtedly giving up the biggest hole card in his hand.
Of course, it cannot be said that his decision was wrong. The strength of the opposition is not weak. If the big purge really expands, there will definitely be no small disturbance.
Aleksandrovich does not have the prestige of his father, nor does he have the great talent of his father. If he really deepens the reform, he may not be able to calm down the situation, and it is not surprising that he chooses to compromise.
After the reform of Alexander II, the contradictions in the Russian Empire have tended to ease, and the most dangerous time has passed. It is not difficult to be a Taiping Emperor.
If you are not prepared to continue deepening reforms, it will be meaningless to continue suppressing the opposition. Immediately after the knock, he stopped immediately, which is enough to prove Alexandrovich's political skills.
For Franz, the weak Russian Empire is the best Russia. If the tsarist government completes internal reforms, it will be a real problem for Austria.
Aleksandrovich was willing to stop, otherwise Franz would have to find a way to sabotage them, and the Russian-Austrian relationship would be over by then.
The Great Purge is over, and as the specific executors of the death of Alexander II, the Populists will naturally have to pay the price in blood.
Not only the members of the National Opinion Party caught in Austria will be unlucky, but also the members of the National Opinion Party who are caught by other countries, it is estimated that they will not escape the gallows.
It is useless to flee to hostile Prussia. In order to avoid suspicion, the Berlin government will only work harder and take them as a greeting to the Russians.
Pardon is impossible. If the assassination is unsuccessful, there is still a chance to seek leniency. Alexander II has died, and it is useless to say anything now.
Not only is the tsarist government unwilling to let them go, but the Russian people below are also unwilling to let them go.
In any case, Alexander II was a hero in the eyes of the lower classes.
Although the failure of the first Russian-Prussian war damaged his glorious image, he was ashamed and brave, and he won again, and the stain was erased.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" replied the Minister of Police.
The unfortunate people of the National Opinion Party do not deserve everyone's pity, and they need to be responsible for what they do.
Both are monarchical countries, and everyone's position is the same on the issue of combating "king murderers".
Fortunately, the National Opinion Party is only a small organization in the revolutionary party. If it is a large organization with many members, it will be bloody.
Facts have once again proved that a mob can't make a climate. A reckless action by a few middle-year-olds ruined the future of the Russian People's Will Party.