Chapter 1005: Hungarians’ New Policy (Part 2)

Such an approach obviously exceeded the limit that the nobles could tolerate, because they were not prepared to completely break with Austria, let alone cross that gap.

The big businessmen and capitalists were also very opposed, because the economy of the Austrian Empire had been improving in recent years. In fact, even without Franz's intervention, Austria was far more worthy of investment than Hungary.

In recent years, a lot of Hungarian capital has flowed to Austria, and they have made huge profits from it, so the voice of those businessmen and capitalists has continued to rise.

But these people are essentially profit-seeking. They can't keep the money they earn at home, nor can they invest the money in Hungary, which is far less profitable than Austria.

So their interests determine that they have no determination to fight Austria to the end.

However, the soldiers were not smooth, and the debt was high, so Kossuth had to seek new solutions. This radical nationalist policy was very much in line with his appetite, which was previously hindered by the nobles and capitalists.

At this time, the nobles and capitalists were obviously unreliable, and these people were unwilling to lend more money to the new Hungarian government.

Kossuth wanted to take it himself, but he had no choice but to go to the other side with guns and troops.

Petofi, who had just returned to Buda-Pest, expressed his concerns.

"Mr. Kossuth, if this policy is expanded, it may lead to a difficult situation. We should first try to win over those who are loyal to our great Hungary to join our cause.

This should also include those Germans who have stolen our land. As long as they are willing to speak Hungarian and fight against the evil Austrian Empire with us, they can get their own land.

I have been to Vienna, and the strength of the Austrians is far beyond our imagination. If it really comes to the point of life and death, we are very likely to become the sinners of the Magyar nation."

What Petofi said was exactly what Kossuth was worried about, but now the progress of Hungary's Magyarization policy is too slow, and the land and fiscal policies have reached the point where they cannot be implemented.

The Congress has made countless reforms, but on the one hand, they are obstructed by vested interest groups in every possible way, and on the other hand, almost none of them can be truly implemented. The threat from Austria is imminent, so Kossuth has to find a new way out.

"My dear brother, I understand your concerns, but you have to believe that we Magyars are the best people in the world. We are just taking back what belongs to us.

We are fighting for freedom, justice and equality, while those Austrians are just fighting for the emperor who enslaves, oppresses and exploits them. The final victory will definitely belong to us!"

Kossuth's excitement made Petofi feel a little better. The latter really believed in his heart that what he did was just, so he could endure the blood of so many innocent people.

Tyutkale didn't think so. This "bravest man in Hungary" thought that those who couldn't speak Hungarian should be killed, including those nobles and merchants who advocated peace with Austria.

Hungarian was considered a language spoken by the Hungarian nobles before Count Szechenyi advocated Hungarianism, so most of the nobles in power still couldn't speak Hungarian at this time.

"Mr. Petofi! I know you are very learned! But your poetry can't kill the Austrians, nor can it give us freedom and respect! We still have to rely on this!"

Tyutkale took out a dagger and shook it, then said to Kossuth.

"Mr. Kossuth, I am willing to lead the Self-Defense Force to eliminate the enemies who have stolen our land!"

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The Self-Defense Force is the name of the Hungarian New Army, which means that the Hungarians were forced to go to war, not to rebel actively, and not to attack consciously and in a planned manner.

British and French newspapers are also vigorously advocating the rationality and necessity of the Hungarian self-defense war, and even comparing it with the Greek War of Independence.

There are even mysterious organizations and wealthy people calling on everyone to donate money and materials, and even to go to Hungary like Lord Byron to directly participate in this great war.

Since April, volunteers from all over the world have been coming to Hungary, and the scale has reached nearly 20,000, two-thirds of whom are from Poland, including the famous General Bem (mentioned above, he did not die after the Battle of Galicia).

The Austrian media directly pointed out the essence of the Hungarian Self-Defense Force, but it was not accepted by the mainstream views of Britain and France at this time.

Even if the Hungarians had been attacking the Austrian Fortress of Pressburg, it was considered a reasonable and necessary means of defense.

As for the trendy name of the Self-Defense Force, it was naturally not thought up by Kossuth, but was deliberately conveyed by Franz using the spies planted around him.

But this name and its intention were soon recognized by Kossuth, and the Austrian spy became Kossuth's trusted think tank.

In the end, the plan of the future three giants in the Hungarian army was approved, and the Hungarian Parliament passed a new national policy.

In order to win the consent of the great nobles and capitalists, Kossuth promised to transfer 50% of the spoils to the nobles and capitalists at a low price.

As long as the benefits are large enough, some losses can be accepted.

Gergely Artur, János Damojanic, and Heinrich Deme finally got the opportunity to show their skills.

A young man with glasses and bronze skin casually threw a half-eaten pig's trotter to his hunting dog.

Perhaps because he has been in the barbaric land of North America for too long, he no longer looks like a young boy.

"Tsk, I've been waiting for a long time! Either victory or death!"

A group of steampunk strongmen whose style is totally out of place with the pastoral scenery roared with wrenches and weapons raised high, and there was a strange steel behemoth under their feet.

Schleswig.

Old Moltke looked at the battlefield with gullies in front of him and felt a little embarrassed. He didn't know what King William IV of Prussia wanted to do.

But these trenches in front of him were completely unnecessary, because the number of the Danish and Swedish coalition forces was far less than that of the German coalition forces led by Prussia.

In fact, it was not just Old Moltke, as the commander-in-chief Friedrich Karl Alexander also couldn't understand the order of His Majesty the King.

At this time, the Prussian army had already occupied an absolute advantage, and the Danish army made frequent mistakes. He had at least several opportunities to annihilate or severely injure the opponent.

But William IV did not allow the Prussian army to attack, which made the Prussian army very frustrated.

Especially when the Austrians won victory after victory, Friedrich Karl Alexander, as William IV's younger brother, could no longer sit still.

Friedrich Karl Alexander was not as hot-tempered as Prince Shotgun, but he did not want to continue to miss opportunities.

When the news reached Berlin, William IV fell into fear again. He did not have the courage to go to war, so he decided to replace his brother with veteran General Vogel.